Straciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 5

Delicious Straciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup) Recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

Fat

Straciatella soup often known as Italian egg drop soup is a classic dish in Italy usually served before a meal. It is a crystal clear soup with beautiful egg ribbons floating on top of it. The soup gained popularity because of its simplicity and comfort value during cold days. Traditionally, meat broth is used for this soup, but vegetarians can opt for vegetable broth to achieve the same taste. Straciatella soup is healthy, quick to prepare, and serves as a perfect meal option for people in a rush.

Instructions

1.	Heat chicken broth over medium heat, bring it to a gentle boil.
2.	In a bowl, whisk eggs until lightly beaten. Add parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper and whisk together.
3.	With broth boiling, slowly drizzle egg mixture into the pot while stirring the broth gently with a fork, cooking the eggs in ribbons.
4.	Once all the egg mixture is added, cook it for an additional 2 minutes.
5.	Serve hot with additional grated parmesan cheese, freshly cracked black pepper, and crusty bread for dipping.

PROS

This soup is quick and easy to prepare with easily accessible ingredient.

Perfect for a quick, comforting, and healthy meal.

It is low in calories and high in protein.

CONS

This soup might lack complexity and might not satisfy the palate of people who want soup with stronger flavors.

The eggs may be undercooked or creatively cooked which may not satiate everyone’s appetite.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is good for health as it is low in calories and contains high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The eggs in the soup are a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamins D and B12.
Chicken broth is soothing and easily digestible for upset stomachs and colds.

	5 cups chicken broth
	2 large eggs
	3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
	1/4 cup minced Italian parsley
	salt and pepper