Stracciatella

Name: Stracciatella
Ingredients: 1 quart chicken broth; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, preferably flat-leafed; Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste; Croutons sauteed in butter, as an accompaniment

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 quart chicken broth
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, preferably flat-leafed
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
Croutons sauteed in butter, as an accompaniment

Directions

1

In a saucepan bring the broth to a simmer.
2

In a bowl beat together with a fork the eggs, the Parmesan, the parsley, and the nutmeg.
3

Add the egg mixture to the broth in a stream, stirring with the fork, and cook the soup, undisturbed, for 45 seconds, or until the eggs are set.
4

Season the soup with salt and pepper and serve it with croutons.