"This classic Roman soup means 'little rags,' which refers to how the egg and semolina will look once they are cooked."
- Clifford A. Wright
When I don't have a lot of time for an elaborate recipe, and I just wanna enjoy my time with the kids, I go with what I know. Stracciatella, or Roman Egg-Drop Soup, is a very simple recipe that drops an egg, semolina flour, and Parmesan cheese mixture into hot chicken or vegetable broth.
The result is a flavorful soup with "little rags" that will satisfy us so we can focus on our time together. Plus, it's fun to say "Stracciatella."
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An Italian Feast
This stracciatella recipe comes from An Italian Feast: The Celebrated Provincial Cuisines of Italy from Como to Palermo, a Culinary Vade Mecum Illustrated with More than 800 Recipes from Italy's 109 Provinces and 20 Regions by Clifford A. Wright.
With its position as the capital of Christianity, Rome was always a destination for pilgrims and travelers. Perhaps because of this influx of religious pilgrims, the love of the table in Lazio seems greater than in other regions.
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How to Make Stracciatella
Ingredients
- flour - this Roman egg-drop soup recipe calls for semolina flour
- cheese - freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- salt - to taste
- nutmeg - a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- broth - vegetable or chicken broth will work
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Equipment
Grate the Cheese
Wash your hands with soap and water. Grate the cheese and set it aside.
Combine the Eggs, Cheese, Salt, Flour, & Nutmeg
Use a kitchen scale to weigh the flour in a clean bowl. Add the eggs, cheese, salt, and nutmeg to the bowl. Use a spoon or whisk to combine the ingredients.
Add Some Broth
Use a measuring cup to add 1 cup of cold broth to the bowl and stir.
Heat the Remaining Broth
Add the remaining broth to a saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Add the Egg Mixture
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. Add the egg mixture to the saucepan. Stir or whisk constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. You will see the 'little rags' appear while it cooks.
Serve it Up Hot
Serve immediately and enjoy it while it's hot.
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Stracciatella
A flavorful soup of "little rags" that will satisfy us so we can focus on our time together.
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Stracciatella, Roman Egg-Drop Soup, from An Italian Feast
Ingredients
- 3 eggs large
- ¼ cup fine semolina flour
- ½ oz parmigiano-reggiano cheese finely grated
- salt to taste
- 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated
- 6 cups chicken broth cold, or vegetable
Instructions
- Grate the Cheese: Wash your hands with soap and water. Grate the cheese and set it aside.
- Use a kitchen scale to weigh the flour in a clean bowl. Add the eggs, cheese, salt, and nutmeg to the bowl. Use a spoon or whisk to combine the ingredients.
- Use a measuring cup to add 1 cup of cold broth to the bowl and stir.
- Add the remaining broth to a saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. Add the egg mixture to the saucepan. Stir or whisk constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. You will see the 'little rags' appear while it cooks.
- Turn off the stove when finished. Serve immediately and enjoy it while it's hot.
Notes
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
- Full Lesson Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/stracciatella
Nutrition
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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