Stracciatella Soup with Kale and Lemon

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stracciatella soup with kale and lemon served in grey bowl with bread and lemon on the side
Credit: Lennart Weibull
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Eggs are the key ingredient in this quick and easy soup inspired by the Italian classic. The whites are poured in first and cooked in chicken broth until set, while the yolks are stirred in off the heat, lending the soup a rich texture.

Directions

  1. In a pot, bring broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in kale; reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Reduce heat to low; slowly pour egg whites into center of pot and cook, undisturbed, until just set, about 45 seconds. Gently stir until whites are evenly distributed throughout soup. Remove from heat. Beat egg yolks; stir into soup with cheese, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper; serve with bread and butter.

Variations

Other hearty leafy greens, like Swiss chard or collards, can be swapped in for kale.

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