Stracciatella Soup

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

This stracciatella soup is Chef John's Italian-inspired, broth-based recipe with cheese and egg whisked in — ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 large eggs
1/2 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 ounce grated pecorino Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons semolina flour
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Directions

1 Bring broth to a simmer in a pot over high heat. Taste broth and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
2 Whisk eggs, grated Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino Romano cheeses, parsley, semolina flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg together in a bowl until well blended.
3 While stirring the simmering broth, slowly pour egg mixture into the broth. Bring mixture back up to a simmer. The liquid will be slightly cloudy initially and clear as broth heats.
4 Serve in bowls; garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes.