Stracciatella alla Romana

Name: Stracciatella alla Romana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 2 tbsp semolina flour; 1/2 tsp lemon zest, grated; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

A comforting Roman egg drop soup featuring rich chicken broth filled with delicate strands of egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon zest, and nutmeg.

20 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
4 large eggs
1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
2 tbsp semolina flour
1/2 tsp lemon zest, grated
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

Instructions

1

Bring 4 cups chicken broth to a gentle boil in a pot over medium-high heat.
2

In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 2 tbsp semolina flour, 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest, and 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg until smooth.
3

Reduce heat so the broth maintains a gentle simmer.
4

Slowly pour the egg mixture into the simmering broth while whisking continuously in a figure-eight pattern to create delicate strands.
5

Cook for 2 minutes until the egg strands solidify and float to the surface.
6

Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper.

Questions

Can I make Stracciatella alla Romana dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Stracciatella alla Romana gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp semolina flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Stracciatella alla Romana keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Stracciatella alla Romana?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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