Stracciatella II

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Homemade Stracciatella II Soup
in Soup

Prep

30 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken
3 quarts water
11 carrots
6 stalks celery
2 onions
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
6 ounces baby spinach , chopped
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cans chicken broth
4 eggs , lightly beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
265
Sugar
3g
Fat
10g
Stracciatella is a classic Italian soup, made by whisking eggs into a hot chicken broth to create thin ribbons or strands of cooked egg throughout the soup. Traditionally served with grated parmesan cheese and crusty bread, this soup is a hearty and comforting meal that is easy to make at home. This version of stracciatella includes chicken, rice, and vegetables, making it a complete meal in a bowl. It is flavoured with oregano and lemon juice, which add brightness to the savoury soup base. Perfect for a family dinner or a make-ahead meal, stracciatella is sure to please everyone around the table.

Instructions

1.Place the chicken and water in a large stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat.
2.Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 1 - 2 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
3.Remove the chicken from the broth and set aside until cool enough to handle, then remove the meat from the bones and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
4.Return the chicken bones to the pot and simmer for another 2 - 3 hours.
5.Meanwhile, chop the carrots, celery and onions into small pieces.
6.When the bones have simmered sufficiently, strain the broth and return it to the stockpot.
7.Add the carrots, celery, onions, rice, spinach, salt, black pepper, and oregano to the broth and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
8.Stir in the lemon juice.
9.Beat the eggs in a small bowl, then slowly pour them into the pot while stirring the soup with a fork. The eggs should form thin strands as they cook immediately upon hitting the hot broth.
10.Add the cooked chicken to the pot, stir in the chicken broth, and heat through until piping hot.

PROS

Stracciatella is a delicious and satisfying soup, perfect for a cold day.

It is easy to make at home, and versatile enough to suit different tastes.

The combination of chicken, rice, and eggs makes it a nutritious and balanced meal.

CONS

With a long cooking time and a lot of ingredients, stracciatella can be time-consuming to prepare.

It is also high in sodium due to the chicken broth and cheese, so it may not be suitable for people on a low-sodium diet.

Lastly, some people may not enjoy the texture of the cooked egg strands in the soup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Stracciatella soup is a good source of protein, thanks to the chicken and eggs.
It is also a source of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin A and potassium, from the vegetables.
The cheese in the recipe adds calcium and flavour, but also adds fat and sodium.
Overall, stracciatella can be a healthy and satisfying meal option when enjoyed in moderation.

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