Stracciatella Soup

chia's Note:

posted by request, this is the classic version adapted from gourmet magazine.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons grated lemons, zest of
• 1 lemon, juice of
• salt, pepper to taste
• 1 egg
• 1 cup spinach, shredded
• parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Directions:

1. mix cornstarch and 1/4 c water, set aside.
2. bring stock and remaining water to a boil in a saucepan.
3. reduce heat and add zest, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
4. whisk in cornstarch mixture and stir 2-3 minutes, simmering.
5. add egg in a slow stream, stirring with a spoon.
6. add spinach return to boil, remove from heat.
7. serve with grated parmesan cheese as a garnish.

Reviews

[Molly53]

This soup was very easily made and had a sprightly flavor that I very much enjoyed. The parmesan garnish added a nice salty contrast to the lemon. It was delicate, light and just perfect as a starter to our meal.

[Marie Nixon]

I personally did not care for the taste of this soup. The cornstarch gave it a cloudy color and the lemon flavor seemed out of place to me. It was just a personal preference thing.