How to Make STRACCIATELLA SOUP / Italian Egg Drop Soup

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while Pecorino is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth provides a lighter option, while bouillon is budget-friendly.

Heat 2.5 liters of chicken broth in a pot on the stovetop until boiling.

Add pastina to the boiling broth and cook for a few minutes until done.

Crack and beat 6 eggs in a bowl.

Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the broth while stirring gently to avoid clumping.

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and a pinch of salt to taste.

Stir in about 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley and grated pecorino cheese before serving.

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