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Stracciatella (Easy Italian Soup Addition Using Eggs)
A traditional Italian addition to chicken soup made with eggs, cheese and semolina or breadcrumbs.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 53 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3 Tbsp dried breadcrumbs (or semolina)
- 3 Tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (grated)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt (or sea salt)
- ⅛ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- ⅛ tsp fresh Italian parsley (chopped, a sprinkle)
Instructions
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl and add the breadcrumbs/semolina
- Next, add the Parmigiano cheese, salt, pepper and parsley, if using, and mix well.
- The consistency will be like a runny paste. When the pastina is ready, drain the water and add it to the simmering Italian chicken soup or broth you are using. Next, pour in the stracciatella mixture, and stir it into the soup. It will immediately turn fluffy and float on top of the soup.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Please note that the measurements for the egg/breadcrumb (or semolina)/cheese ingredients are not critical. I never measure them, but I do use equal amounts of crumbs and cheese. Sometimes it's thicker, and sometimes more runny, but it always tastes great.
- Parsley is not a typical addition, but it can be added for more flavor and color.
- Recipe: Italian Chicken Soup
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 bowl
Calories
53kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
197mg
(8%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.003mg
(0%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.