Stracciatella Soup

Name: Stracciatella Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup water; 3 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth (24 fl oz); 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup firmly packed shredded spinach leaves

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
3 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth (24 fl oz)
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup firmly packed shredded spinach leaves

Directions

1

Stir together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
2

Bring broth and remaining 3/4 cup water to a boil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over high heat, then reduce heat to moderately high and add zest and salt.
3

Stir cornstarch mixture and add to soup, whisking until smooth. Simmer, whisking, 2 minutes, then add egg in a slow stream, stirring with a spoon. Stir in spinach and return to a boil, then remove from heat. Season with salt.