Stracciatelli (Italian Rag Soup)

Submitted by LZAK1225

"This is a yummy broth-based comfort soup. Especially good during cold/flu season."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 6 cups chicken broth (reduced sodium can be used)
• 3 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup fresh breadcrumb (day-old baguette grated on a cheese grater works well)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• additional freshly grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

directions

1. Bring the broth to a simmer in a Dutch oven or large saucepan.
2. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and beat well.
3. Add the cheese and breadcrumbs into the eggs and beat again.
4. Ladle 1/2 cup of the hot stock into the eggs.
5. Bring the stock up to a boil and whisk in the egg mixture.
6. Reduce heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with the salt and pepper, ladle into bowls and top each serving with more Parmesan cheese, if desired.