Cookbook:Straciatella I

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Straciatella is an Italian egg-drop soup. It uses a chicken broth base, and adds flavour with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and pepper.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup of shredded parmesan cheese
• Fresh chopped parsley (~¼ cup)
• Black pepper to taste (~1 tsp)

• ~½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• semolina (optional)
• red chili flakes, or chili powder (optional)

Procedure

1. Put the broth in a large pot, and bring to a boil.
2. Separately, combine eggs, cheese, and parsley, and beat until the cheese and parsley are moistened.
3. Once the broth is at a rolling boil, use a whisk to set the fluid whirling.
4. Slowly add the egg mixture, keeping the broth at a boil so the egg cooks quickly.
5. Remove from heat, and add pepper.
6. Serve immediately, or reheat and serve very hot.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Since Parmesan cheese is salty, it's unlikely you'll need to add more salt for flavour.