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How to Make Stracciatella II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stracciatella II is a classic Italian soup that is beloved for its simplicity and comforting flavors. This recipe is a variation of the traditional stracciatella soup, which typically consists of a simple broth with beaten eggs and grated parmesan cheese. In this version, we elevate the dish with the addition of fresh spinach and orzo pasta, making it a hearty and satisfying meal on its own.

The name "stracciatella" actually comes from the Italian word "stracciare," which means to tea...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 3 quarts water
  • 11 carrots
  • 6 stalks celery
  • 2 onions
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice
  • 6 ounces baby spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup grated Romano cheese
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3 quarts

  • Cut up chicken into large pieces and place in a large soup pot with the water. Chop 8 carrots, 3 stalks of celery and 1 onion and place them in the pot as well. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes, until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and reserve stock. When cool enough to handle, bone chicken and cut meat into bite-size pieces.
  • Process reserved stock in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender and return it to the pot with the chicken meat. Chop the remaining 3 carrots, 3 stalks of celery and 1 onion and stir into the chicken mixture with the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken mixture from heat and stir in spinach, Romano, salt, pepper, lemon juice and oregano. Set aside.
  • In large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Pour the eggs into the boiling broth, slowly, in a thin stream. Remove the broth from the heat and stir it into the chicken mixture. Serve hot.

    • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 1048mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 433mg

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