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Cozy Stracciatella Soup with Spinach and Orzo

A quick and comforting Italian egg drop soup packed with spinach and orzo for a perfect light meal.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· August 11, 2026
Cozy Stracciatella Soup with Spinach and Orzo
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Serves
4

Stracciatella is a classic Italian favorite that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. It is essentially a silky egg drop soup, and adding orzo and fresh spinach turns it into a hearty dinner that comes together in less than half an hour.

This is one of my go to recipes on busy weeknights when I want something nourishing without spending all evening in the kitchen. Make sure your broth is at a gentle simmer before adding the eggs so you get those beautiful, delicate ribbons instead of big clumps.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the orzo to the boiling broth and cook for about 8 minutes or until it is tender.

  3. 3

    While the pasta cooks, whisk the eggs and Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl until smooth.

  4. 4

    Lower the heat to a simmer and stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which should only take about a minute.

  5. 5

    Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the simmering soup while stirring gently in a circular motion to create fine ribbons.

  6. 6

    Remove the pot from the heat immediately, season with salt and pepper to taste, and top with fresh parsley before serving.

💡 Tips

Serve this soup immediately with a side of crusty garlic bread. If you have leftovers, keep them in the fridge for up to two days, but be aware that the orzo will continue to absorb the broth as it sits.

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