Name: Stracciatella alla Romano (Roman Style Egg Drop Soup)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 c. Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 5 large Eggs; 1 tbsp. Fresh Italian Parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp. Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated; 1/8 tsp. Ground Nutmeg; Salt and Pepper, to taste

Jump to Recipe -

Stracciatella alla Romano or otherwise known as Roman Style Egg Drop Soup is an Italian soup consisting of a broth with a shredded eggs, cheese and spices.

I've never made Stracciatella alla Romano soup before, but have seen it on several Italian restaurant menus, so I wanted to give it a try. Especially since it's also a common soup to serve during an Italian Easter dinner.

This recipe is very simple to make and was ready in about 20 minutes so it's perfect to serve for a last minute lunch or during the holidays as a starter.

How do you make Stracciatella alla Romano Soup?

To make this soup you'll need chicken broth, eggs, parsley, Pecorino Romano cheese and ground nutmeg.

Start by bringing your chicken broth to a low boil in a medium saucepan. While the broth is coming to a boil, combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together until smooth.

Gradually add the egg mixture to the broth; stirring slowly clockwise until the eggs are cooked; approximately 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to your liking; then serve.

Stracciatella alla Romano egg drop soup makes 4 cups and is a light, delicious gluten free soup that would go perfectly with any menu. ~Enjoy!

Sign up for my weekly newsletter and receive a FREE eBook!

Stacciatella alla Romano or Roman Style Egg Drop Soup in a bowl

Stracciatella alla Romano (Roman Style Egg Drop Soup)

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

Stacciatella alla Romano or otherwise known as Roman Style Egg Drop Soup is an Italian soup consisting of a broth with a shredded eggs, cheese and spices.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Soup

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Ingredients

4 c. Low Sodium Chicken Broth
5 large Eggs
1 tbsp. Fresh Italian Parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated
⅛ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions

Add the chicken broth to a pot and bring to a low boil.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, parsley, cheese and nutmeg.
Gradually add the egg mixture to the heated broth; stirring slowly clockwise until the eggs are cooked (2-3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to your taste.

Keyword eggs

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!