Italian Straciatella Soup

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

Healthy and comforting Italian Straciatella Soup recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups canned chicken broth
	2 large eggs
	3 tablespoons parmesan cheese , freshly grated
	1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley , minced
	salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

Fat

Italian Straciatella Soup is a popular soup in Italy, typically served as an appetizer. The soup is known for its clear broth and ribbons of egg, cheese, and parsley floating throughout. The soup is easy to make and uses only a few key ingredients like chicken stock, egg, parmesan cheese, and fresh Italian parsley. The soup is a comforting dish, especially on cold winter days. It is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer or side with a main dish.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
2.	In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and stir in parmesan cheese, Italian parsley, salt and black pepper.
3.	Slowly pour the egg mixture into the boiling broth, and stir continuously.
4.	Reduce heat to low and allow soup to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.	Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

PROS

Italian Straciatella Soup is low in calories and high in protein.

The soup is easy to make, only requiring a few key ingredients.

This soup is a comforting dish for cold winter days.

CONS

This soup may not be suitable for vegetarians and vegans as it contains chicken stock and eggs.

The soup may not be very satisfying as a main dish and is best served as a side.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Italian Straciatella Soup is a healthy option for weight loss due to its low calorie and high protein content.
The soup contains essential nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B12 from the chicken stock and eggs, which help promote healthy bone and nerve function.
The protein content helps in cell repair and growth.