Easy Stracciatella Italian Soup
Warm, comforting, and incredibly simple to make, this Easy Stracciatella Italian Soup brings the flavors of a classic Italian kitchen straight to your table. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like chicken broth, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and semolina flour, this traditional "Italian egg drop soup" comes together in under 15 minutes. Delicate ribbons of egg float in a rich, savory broth, enhanced by freshly chopped parsley and optional tender spinach leaves for extra nourishment. Perfect as a quick appetizer or a light meal, it’s a versatile and satisfying dish that can be whipped up on even the busiest weeknights. Serve it steaming hot with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan for a cozy dose of Italian comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons semolina flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cups spinach leaves (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
While the broth is heating, whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until fully combined.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, semolina flour, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the eggs. Mix well to create a smooth mixture without lumps.
Once the broth is simmering, slowly pour the egg mixture into the pot in a thin, steady stream while continuously stirring in a circular motion with a whisk or fork. This creates the characteristic egg ribbons.
If using spinach, stir it into the soup and let it cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with additional grated Parmesan or parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 602 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 5046 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.9 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 662 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
