Stracciatella #1

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6ouncesParmesan cheese; grated
2Eggs
½poundsSpinach; cleaned and cut in julienne strips
Salt and pepper
1quartCHICKEN STOCK:
3poundsChicken necks and back bones
1poundsOnions; roughly cut
½poundsCarrots; roughly cut
½poundsCelery; roughly cut
3Stems parsely
1smallBay leaf
1pinchThyme
Salt and white pepper

Directions

1. Put chicken stock in a kettle and bring to boil over high heat. Add 5 ounces of cheese and stir.

2. Break eggs in bowl and slightly whip, just to break up yolks. Add eggs to stock slowly, whipping continually, so that boiling continues. Drop spinach in and return to boil. Seaon to taste.

3. Garnish soup with remaining cheese and serve. Directions for Chicken Stock: Combine all ingredients in stock pot, covering with water by 1-½ in. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer. Skim periodically and simmer uncovered for 2-½ to 3 hours. Pass through a fine strainer. Note: It is essential to use care in folding eggs into stock as the stock must continue to boil.

VICTOR CAFE

DICKINSON STREET, PHILADELPHIA

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