Italian Cuisine

Stracciatella in Brodo — Protein Version

The Roman egg-drop soup — chicken broth with whisked eggs, Parmigiano and nutmeg. A light yet protein-rich Italian classic with 30g protein and ready in 15 minutes.

📅April 8, 2026
5mPrep
10mCook
4Servings
4.8Rating
Stracciatella in Brodo — Protein Version🍝

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Protein 53%Fat 40%Carbs 7%
240kcalCalories
30gProtein
10gFat
4gCarbs
0gFiber

Ingredients

  • 1500 mllow-sodium chicken stock
  • 6 wholelarge eggs
  • 60 gParmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
  • 15 gfresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 pinchnutmeg, freshly grated
  • 3 glemon zest (optional)
  • 1 to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring stock to a rolling boil in a large saucepan. Season.
  2. Whisk eggs with Parmigiano, parsley, nutmeg, and lemon zest until combined.
  3. Pour egg mixture into the boiling broth in a thin, steady stream while stirring gently with a fork — strands will form.
  4. Cook 1–2 min until egg is just set. Taste and season.
  5. Ladle into warm bowls; serve with crusty bread or grissini.

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