Gennaro’s stracciatella alla romana

A brown bowl with turquoise stripes around the rim, containing Italian egg soup.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 5

Serves: 4

This authentic and simple Italian ‘egg drop’ soup by the charming Gennaro Contaldo really allows Clarence Court hen eggs to shine against a delicious backdrop of rich chicken broth and nutty Parmesan. An exquisite combination of savoury delights.

1 litre chicken broth or stock, homemade or shop bought
4 Clarence Court hen eggs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
A pinch of black pepper
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

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Place the chicken broth or stock on the heat and bring to the boil.
Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a bowl with the grated parmesan, black pepper and parsley.
As soon as the stock begins to boil, add the egg mixture and continue to whisk.
Reduce the heat and simmer for a couple of minutes, continually stirring and whisking until the egg breaks up.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately with plenty of fresh bread to soak up all the delicious flavours.

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A brown bowl with turquoise stripes around the rim, containing Italian egg soup.

Gennaro’s stracciatella alla romana

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 5 | Serves: 4

This authentic and simple Italian ‘egg drop’ soup by the charming Gennaro Contaldo really allows Clarence Court hen eggs to shine against a delicious backdrop of rich chicken broth and nutty Parmesan. An exquisite combination of savoury delights.

Method

Place the chicken broth or stock on the heat and bring to the boil.
Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a bowl with the grated parmesan, black pepper and parsley.
As soon as the stock begins to boil, add the egg mixture and continue to whisk.
Reduce the heat and simmer for a couple of minutes, continually stirring and whisking until the egg breaks up.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately with plenty of fresh bread to soak up all the delicious flavours.

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Ingredients

1 litre chicken broth or stock, homemade or shop bought
4 Clarence Court hen eggs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
A pinch of black pepper
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

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