Creamy Kale and Parmesan Egg Drop Soup (Stracciatella Version)
Kale and Parmesan Egg Drop Soup: An Italian-Inspired Twist
Welcome to this delectable take on the classic egg drop soup! This recipe incorporates ribbons of sautéed kale into a vegetable or chicken broth base, with a dash of Italian charm thanks to grated Parmesan cheese. Pair it up with some garlic bread for dunking, and if you're a carnivore, our simple Swedish Meatballs make the perfect companion. Let's get started!
Yield: 6 to 8 servingsDifficulty: A breeze!Time: Approx. 40 minutes
Recipe Ingredients (7)- 8 ounces of flat-leaf kale (around 1 bunch)- 1 tablespoon of olive oil- 6 cups (1 1/2 quarts) low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, adjustable- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, adjustable- 4 large eggs- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (around 1 1/2 ounces)
Instructions1. Give your kale a wash, then dry it off. Discard the tough stems and chop the leaves into 1/4-inch ribbons.2. Coat a large saucepan with oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the kale, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's just wilted (about 3 minutes).3. Turn the heat up to high and add the broth, measured salt, and pepper. Bring everything to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the kale to soften and the flavors to meld.4. Meanwhile, whisk together your eggs and cheese in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and set it aside.5. Now, it's time to thicken our soup! Increase the heat to medium and gradually pour the egg mixture into the saucepan, stirring gently as you go. Once it starts simmering (and the egg strands begin to form), remove the soup from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.6. Serve your delicious Kale and Parmesan Egg Drop Soup immediately!
Need a quick pick-me-up for those garlicky dunks? Try our easy Swedish Meatballs!
Bonus: If you're looking for a little twist, test out these creative variations on our classic Kale and Parmesan Egg Drop Soup:
- Spicy Italian-Style Stracciatella
- Ingredient Addition: A dash of red pepper flakes for a fiery kick!
- Lemon and Kale Stracciatella
- Ingredient Addition: About 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice for a citrusy zing!
- Garlic Lover's Stracciatella
- Ingredient Addition: A handful of minced garlic for a garlic-lover's paradise!
- Creamy Kale and Parmesan Stracciatella
- Ingredient Addition: Around 1/2 cup of heavy cream for a velvety touch!
Don't hesitate to play around with ingredients to find your perfect bowl! Enjoy!
- To spice up your Kale and Parmesan Egg Drop Soup, try adding a dash of red pepper flakes for an Italian-style Stracciatella.
- For a citrusy zing, consider adding about 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice to create a Lemon and Kale Stracciatella version.
- If you're a garlic lover, incorporate a handful of minced garlic to create a Garlic Lover's Stracciatella. To further reduce calories and fat, consider using stracciatella cheese, which is a low-fat variation of traditional Italian cheese, represented by the hexadecimal color code #f9f9c4dd0fbb3641c49fe29f9acc3940.
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