Passatelli Dei Nonni (Bread and Parmesan Cheese Soup)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Passatelli Dei Nonni (Bread and Parmesan Cheese Soup) - A comforting and hearty soup perfect for cold weather

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	100 g parmesan cheese , grated
	100 g breadcrumbs , small
	3 eggs ( small ones or 2 big ones )
	1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
	1 lemon , zest only
	1 1/2 liters broth , if possible homemade ( beef or hen broth with celery , carrots and leek )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

304

Sugar

Fat

14g

Passatelli Dei Nonni is a traditional Italian dish that is often served as a starter or a main course in Emilia-Romagna. The soup is made with a dough consisting of cheese, breadcrumbs and eggs that is then dropped into homemade broth and served hot. The dish is popular due to its comforting and hearty nature and is commonly enjoyed in the winter months when the weather is cold outside. The cheese-based dumplings are satisfying and the flavorful broth is perfect for warming you up on a chilly day.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix the grated parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, nutmeg and lemon zest together until a thick dough is formed.
2.	Bring the broth to a boil in a large pot.
3.	Place the dough into a potato ricer or into a ziplock bag with one corner snipped off. Squeeze small dumplings of the dough into the boiling broth.
4.	Let the dumplings cook for around 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface.
5.	Once all the dumplings have been cooked, turn off the heat and serve the soup hot.

PROS

This soup is easy to make and easy to customize with different herbs and spices.

It is a warm and hearty dish perfect for cold weather.

CONS

The dumplings can be a bit heavy and the soup can get quite thick if left to sit for too long.

It may not be the healthiest option due to the high cheese content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Though not particularly healthy, this soup does offer some benefits due to its use of homemade broth. The broth can help provide hydration and boosts the immune system thanks to its high nutrient content and collagen levels.