Italian Egg Drop Soup ( La Stracciatella) Recipe

Name: Italian Egg Drop Soup ( La Stracciatella)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups brown chicken stock; 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons orzo pasta; 3 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped; 1 pinch nutmeg; salt and pepper; brown chicken stock; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 12 lbs chicken wings, backs, and bones; 3 carrots, coarsely chopped; 2 onions, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 bunch parsley stems; 3 quarts chicken broth

Servings: persons

6 cups brown chicken stock
3 eggs
3 tablespoons orzo pasta
3 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and pepper
brown chicken stock
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 12 lbs chicken wings, backs, and bones
3 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 bunch parsley stems
3 quarts chicken broth

1
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until smoking.
2
Add all the chicken parts and brown all over, stirring to avoid burning.
3
Remove the chicken and reserve.
4
Add the carrots, onions, and celery to the pot and cook until soft and browned.
5
Return the chicken to the pot and add 3 quarts of chicken stock, tomato paste,garlic, peppercorns, and parsley.
6
Bring almost to a boil, then simmer until reduced by half, about 2 hours.
7
Remove from heat, strain, and set aside 1 cup to cool over ice or in the frig.
8
In a pot, bring the remaining 5 cups of chicken stock to a boil.
9
In a large bowl, combine the cold broth, eggs, orzo, cheese, parsley and nutmeg and whisk until well blended.
10
Whisk the mixture into the boiling stock and reduce heat to low.
11
Continue to whisk for 3 to 4 minutes.
12
Cook another 5 minutes, or until orzo is al dente.
13
Adjust salt and pepper, serve immediately, topped with more grated cheese.

1256

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

178

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups brown chicken stock, 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons orzo pasta, 3 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Italian Egg Drop Soup ( La Stracciatella) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Egg Drop Soup ( La Stracciatella)

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