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Stracciatella Soup

Silky Italian egg-drop soup with chicken broth, finished with a cloud of beaten egg and fresh herbs. Light, elegant, and ready in 30 minutes.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
238
Protein
24g
Stracciatella Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a steady simmer in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add rotisserie chicken and lemon zest. Stir and simmer 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add spinach and stir until just wilted, about 30 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Whisk eggs with Parmigiano-Reggiano and lemon juice in a bowl.

  5. Step 5

    Slowly drizzle egg mixture into simmering broth while stirring constantly to create ribbons.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from heat. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

  7. Step 7

    Ladle into bowls and top with fresh parsley or dill. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4-quart minimum)
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • small mixing bowl
  • microplane or fine grater

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