Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Stracciatella Soup 3.5 (71) 2 Reviews Simple stracciatella soup is the feel-good food of the moment. By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 23, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Few things are more soothing, comforting, or nostalgic than a bowl of your favorite soup. Stracciatella translates to "little shred" in Italian and is like an Italian version of egg drop soup, where eggs cook gently in broth to form thin ribbons. It’s as simple as can be, and is made with just a handful of ingredients: chicken stock, eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley, and our special addition, spinach. Stracciatella soup has a very delicate flavor, which is more than welcome when you’ve been eating hearty soups, heavy stewed meats, and starchy vegetables. If you already have some good homemade chicken stock ready, this soup comes together in the time it takes to crack a few eggs and warm up the stock. This type of soup is usually served for dinner, but it's a delicious and nutritious breakfast too. Rachel Marek 24 Nourishing Soup Recipes That Feed a Crowd Ingredients for Stracciatella Soup Chicken stock: Flavorful, enriched chicken stock is the base layer of flavor in stracciatella soup, so use homemade stock or a good quality store-bought brand. Eggs: The eggs will slowly poach in the warm stock and absorb that flavor. They also add a bit of protein and extra texture to the soup. Parmesan cheese: Parmesan adds some nutty flavor and saltiness to the stock. Freshly grate it yourself from a block of good Parmigiano Reggiano. Fresh parsley: As light and delicate as this soup is, a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top is always welcome. Baby spinach: Although not necessarily traditional, we like to make this soup even more fresh and healthy by stirring in a few handfuls of spinach toward the end. Basic Chicken Stock How to Upgrade Stracciatella Soup Throw in a handful of cooked shredded chicken, turkey, or mild crumbled sausage for extra protein.Sauté aromatics like onion and garlic in a drizzle of olive oil before adding the stock. Brighten up the soup with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a splash of white wine vinegar.Finish fresh with different herbs—mild herbs like dill or cilantro are delicious. These Breakfast Soups Are the Best Way to Start the Day Ingredients 1 quart chicken stock 4 large eggs ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped parsley ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups baby spinach Directions Rachel Marek Bring chicken stock to a simmer: Bring chicken stock to a simmer in a medium-size saucepan. Rachel Marek Whisk egg mixture: Whisk together the eggs, Parmesan, parsley, and salt. Rachel Marek Finish cooking soup: Slowly pour the egg mixture into the stock while stirring. Continue to stir until the eggs are set, about 1 minute. Rachel Marek Rachel Marek Add spinach and serve: Add baby spinach and stir to wilt. Serve immediately. Rachel Marek Rachel Marek Storing and Reheating Stracciatella Soup Stracciatella soup is one of a handful of soups that is best served as soon as it's made. When you reheat the soup, you run the risk of overcooking the eggs. Scale the recipe back as needed to avoid leftovers. Rachel Marek Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between stracciatella and egg drop soup? The basic ingredients in stracciatella and egg drop soups are very similar. They are both mostly comprised of chicken stock and eggs. Stracciatella is more similar to a classic American chicken noodle soup, while egg drop soup has a Chinese flavor profile and uses sharp flavors like garlic, ginger, and soy. Is chicken broth or stock best for stracciatella soup? We recommend using good homemade chicken stock for this soup. Stock is simmered for hours with roasted chicken bones and has a more intense, concentrated flavor, which is perfect for a soup with minimal ingredients. More Easy Soup Recipes Simple Chicken and Rice Soup Simple Chicken Noodle Soup Simplest Turkey Soup Simple Spring Vegetable Soup Easy Spicy Tomato Soup Cream of Broccoli Soup Coconut-Miso Mushroom Soup Originally appeared: Mad Hungry, Episode 1124, Mad Hungry, Episode 1124 Rate It PRINT Updated by Riley Wofford Riley Wofford Riley is an associate food editor for Martha Stewart Living.