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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 cups (1.4L) low-sodium chicken stock
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (75g) grated parmigiano reggiano
- 1 pinch nutmeg or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or stock pot, bring the stock to a boil then lower to a simmer.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and cheese together along with the nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper.
- 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!
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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
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
% 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.