Italian Egg Drop Soup
Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor, Italian Egg Drop Soup is a quick and elegant twist on a traditional favorite. Featuring a silky blend of lightly whisked eggs infused with Parmesan cheese, semolina flour, and a hint of nutmeg, this delicate soup is cooked to perfection in a simmering pot of rich chicken or vegetable broth. Brightened with a touch of lemon zest and finished with fresh parsley, it marries creamy, savory, and citrusy notes for an irresistible dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this classic Italian recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a first course at a dinner party. Serve it steaming hot with a side of crusty bread, and savor the simplicity of this homestyle comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons semolina flour
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
While the broth is heating, crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and beat them well using a fork or whisk until fully combined.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, semolina flour, nutmeg, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the beaten eggs, and mix until a smooth, thick mixture forms.
Once the broth is gently simmering, reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the broth in a thin stream, stirring continuously with a fork or whisk to create ribbons or small clumps of egg.
Let the soup cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the egg is fully cooked and set.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 7914 mg | 344% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 62.1 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1035 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 496 mg | 11% | |
*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.
