Stracciatella–Italian Egg Drop Soup

Stracciatella–Italian Egg Drop Soup

After a slice of savory Pizza Rustica and some arugula salad, the first course for my Easter meal is Stracciatella, Italian egg drop soup. Stracciatelle means “little rags” in Italian. They’re formed by whisking beaten eggs into hot chicken broth. My Mom made perfect little egg 

Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta Fazool/Pasta & Beans)

Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta Fazool/Pasta & Beans)

Pasta and beans was a staple in my childhood Jersey home. My mom made this soup often and we all loved it. A fan asked for the recipe. Pasta and beans is a healthy and inexpensive peasant dish. You can have this one-pot meal that 

Italian Wedding Soup: Chicken and Escarole Soup with Veal Meatballs

Italian Wedding Soup: Chicken and Escarole Soup with Veal Meatballs

Chicken and escarole soup with tiny veal meatballs is an Italian-American classic often called the Italian Wedding Soup. It’s easy to make and it’s delicious.

Friday Recipe: Ribollita (Twice-Boiled Vegetable Soup)

Friday Recipe: Ribollita (Twice-Boiled Vegetable Soup)

I’ve eaten a lot of the classic Tuscan soup Ribollita (re-boiled). This is one of the best I’ve had.