Stracciatella—Italian Egg Drop Soup

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Chop fresh spinach and set aside.

   Step 2

   Whisk eggs, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese together and set aside.

   Step 3

   Bring chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic to a boil; add chopped spinach and mix to incorporate.

   Step 4

   When broth is boiling, add eggs in a steady, slow stream, whisking broth rapidly to break eggs up as they are incorporated into the broth.

   Step 5

   When all eggs are blended with broth, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

   Step 6

   Serve immediately; garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

2. Tip

   Step 7

   Add egg noodles or fettuccini to this traditional soup for a hearty meal. Instead of spinach, you can also use other leafy green vegetables, like kale or swiss chard.

3. Nutritional Information

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   Serving size: 1 serving

   Step 9

   Calories: 110

   Step 10

   Fat: 3g (28% calories from fat)

   Step 11

   Cholesterol: 91mg

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   Sodium: 639mg

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   Total Carbohydrate: 3g

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   Dietary Fiber: trace

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   Protein: 16g