Italian Egg-Drop Soup

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Italian egg-drop soup, Stracciatella, is traditionally a light soup made with just chicken broth, eggs and herbs. We added pasta, chickpeas and arugula to turn it into a meal. Serve with: Garlic bread and Caesar salad.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 18, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 1/3 cups whole-wheat medium pasta shells or other small pasta (4 ounces)
1 (7 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1 bunch scallions, sliced, whites and greens divided
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
3 cups chopped arugula, any tough stems removed
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Combine broth, water, pasta, chickpeas, scallion whites and nutmeg in a Dutch oven; cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Uncover and boil for half as long as directed by the pasta package, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in arugula and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. While stirring the soup constantly, slowly add eggs; cook for 2 minutes. (The cooked egg will look like feathery strands.) Season with pepper and stir in the scallion greens and lemon juice. Ladle into 6 bowls and top with Parmesan.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221	Calories
7g	Fat
27g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g	32%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 128mg	43%
Vitamin A 618IU	12%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Sodium 235mg	10%
Calcium 119mg	9%
Iron 3mg	14%
Magnesium 45mg	11%
Potassium 437mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Italian Egg-Drop Soup

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