Cookbook:Stracciatella I

Straciatella is an Italian egg-drop soup. It uses a chicken broth base, and adds flavour with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and pepper.

Ingredients

 * 4 cups chicken broth
 * 2 large eggs
 * ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
 * ~¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
 * ~1 tsp black pepper to taste


 * ~½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
 * Semolina (optional)
 * Red chile flakes, or chile powder (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) Put the broth in a large pot, and bring to a boil.
 * 2) Separately, combine eggs, cheese, and parsley, and beat until the cheese and parsley are moistened.
 * 3) Once the broth is at a rolling boil, use a whisk to set the fluid whirling.
 * 4) Slowly add the egg mixture, keeping the broth at a boil so the egg cooks quickly.
 * 5) Remove from heat, and add pepper.
 * 6) Serve immediately, or reheat and serve very hot.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Since Parmesan cheese is salty, it's unlikely you'll need to add more salt for flavour.