Stracciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup)

A pot of flavorful broth, a quick whisk of eggs and cheese, and ten minutes on the stove—that’s all it takes to make stracciatella.
Stracciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup)
Simple ingredients, quick prep—this easy Italian egg-drop soup is light, cozy, and ready in minutes. Jennifer Segal
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Stracciatella soup, also known as also known as stracciatella alla romana, is a classic Roman soup made by whisking eggs, Parmesan, and a touch of nutmeg into hot broth, where they cook into soft, lacy egg ribbons. It feels special but couldn’t be easier to make, and if you start with a good-quality store-bought broth, you can have it on the table in under 20 minutes. A handful of spinach makes a nice variation, but it’s equally satisfying in its simplest form.

Jennifer Segal
Jennifer Segal
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Jennifer is a classically trained chef, Cookbook author, and busy mom. She became interested in cooking in college while studying abroad in France and living with a French family. She is a graduate of L’Academie de Cuisine. Visit OnceUponaChef.com.
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