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Stracciatella Soup with Lemon and Spinach
A light and refreshing Italian egg drop soup, infused with lemon and spinach. The Parmesan cheese adds a rich, savory flavor.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Calories
250 kcal
Difficulty
Easy
Equipment
2 items
Cost
£1.68/serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
6cupsChicken Broth(Vegetable broth can be substituted for a vegetarian option.)
£1.50
3largeEggs
£1.00
0.5cupParmesan Cheese(Grated finely)
£2.00
5ouncesFresh Spinach(Coarsely chopped)
£1.20
1Lemon(Juice and zest)
£0.50
2tablespoonsFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish)
£0.40
0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)
£0.01
0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)
£0.02
0.3teaspoonNutmeg(Freshly grated is best)
£0.05
1teaspoonOlive Oil
£0.05
Total Cost
£6.73
£1.68 per serving
Instructions
- 1.In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
- 2.While the broth is heating, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until well combined.
- 3.Once the broth is simmering, slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the broth in a thin stream, whisking constantly to create the 'stracciatella' or ragged egg effect.
- 4.Add the spinach to the soup and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
- 5.Stir in the lemon juice and zest. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 6.Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (350g)
250 kcal / 1046 kJ
Carbs
5g
2% of RDA
Fat
14g
20% of RDA
Protein
24g
48% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
2 g
7% of RDA
Sugar
2 g
2% of RDA
Sodium
1200 mg
52% of RDA
Saturated Fat
7 g
35% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
Be sure to whisk constantly while adding the egg mixture to prevent the eggs from clumping together too much.
Don't overcook the spinach, as it can become mushy.
Serve with crusty Italian bread for dipping.
Cooking Equipment
Large pot or Dutch oven
Whisk
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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