Stracciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup)

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    213 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Stracciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup)

Easy, nourishing, and with just a few staple ingredients, Stracciatella Soup is that Italian egg-drop style soup that's perfect for when you want something light but flavorful and especially good when under the weather.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 cups (1.4L) chicken stock low-sodium
  • 4 large egg
  • 3/4 cup (75g) Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated
  • 1 pinch nutmeg or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley minced
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven or stock pot, bring the stock to a boil then lower to a simmer.
  2. In a bowl, beat the eggs and cheese together along with the nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Turn the heat to low and drizzle the egg and cheese mixture into the pot. Cook for a few minutes then turn the heat off and taste test adjusting salt and pepper if required. Mix in the parsley. Serve in bowls with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This is a very simple soup.  It can be made a bit more substantial by adding in fresh spinach leaves or chard, kale, etc.
  • Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 2.1g (1%) Protein 19.9g (40%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5.8g (29%) Cholesterol 385mg (128%) Sodium 358mg (15%) Sugar 0.8g (2%) Calcium 220mg (22%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 2.1g 1%
Protein 19.9g 40%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5.8g 29%
Cholesterol 385mg 128%
Sodium 358mg 15%
Sugar 0.8g 2%
Calcium 220mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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