Italian Stracciatella Soup

Name: Italian Stracciatella Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 4 cups broth (chicken, beef or vegetable); 3 large eggs (room temperature); ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 dash nutmeg* (if desired)

Prep 5 min Cook 5 min Serves 3 Source

Ingredients

4 cups broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)
3 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 dash nutmeg* (if desired)

Steps

1
In a medium to large pot bring the broth to a boil.
2
In a small bowl beat together the eggs then add the parmesan cheese, and nutmeg (if desired). Beat until well combined. If you don't like nutmeg then a sprinkling of lemon zest before serving is also favourite with Romans.
3
Add the egg mixture to the boiling broth in a slow steady stream while mixing with a whisk, let cook for about 3-4 minutes. Once the mixture boils again*, give it another whisk and then serve. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or more parmesan cheese if desired.