What is Stracciatella alla Romana?
Stracciatella alla Romana is made for days like these. “Stracciatella” means “little shred” in Italian, which well describes the “shreds” of egg in this light, nourishing soup.
Ingredients in Stracciatella alla Romana
At its essence, the soup is hot chicken broth into which a paste of beaten egg and Parmesan cheese has been stirred and cooked. You can also add greens or mix some breadcrumbs or semolina flour in with the egg mixture for a little more body. What I love about this soup is that it is so easy to make, with ingredients that I almost always have on hand — eggs, stock, Parmesan. Yet the simplicity of the soup belies its flavor. It’s delicious! Perfect for a chilly day or chilly body. By the way, the word “stracciatella” is used to describe other foods in Italian as well. There’s a gelato with shaved chocolate “shreds”, and a cheese used to make burrata.
What to Serve With Stracciatella
To make a bowl of Stracciatella into a full meal, serve it with garlic bread and a salad, which are both quick to make, just like the soup. You can also serve it as a side to Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. Or, make it the first course of an Italian meal featuring Baked Ziti and a green veggie.
How to Store and Reheat This Recipe
This soup is best served right after the egg mixture is added, so we don’t advise making the entire recipe ahead of time to serve later. However, if you do have leftovers, store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop, bringing it to a rolling boil.
More Soup Recipes to Make on a Chilly Day!
Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono) Pasta e Fagioli Easy Tuscan Bean Soup Lentil Soup Vegan Chickpea Minestrone
Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if you wish. Serve immediately.
