Italian Stracciatella Soup

Directions

1. 1
   BOIL chicken broth in a large saucepan; stir in orzo and cook 5 to 6 minutes until 'al dente.'
2. 2
   BEAT eggs; mix in cheese and parsley and seasonings until well blended.
3. 3
   ADD egg-cheese mixture to broth, gently stirring with wire whisk.
4. 4
   SIMMER for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5
   (The egg-cheese mixture will form tiny flakes in the broth.)
6. 6
   SPRINKLE with extra cheese, if desired.
7. 7
   Serve immediately.