Description
A traditional Italian chicken broth with passatelli, a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 liters water
- Salt to taste
- 200g breadcrumbs
- 100g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- Nutmeg to taste
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken, carrots, celery, and onion in a large pot with water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, skimming foam occasionally.
- Strain the broth and discard solids (or reserve chicken for another use).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, nutmeg, and lemon zest to form a dough.
- Press the dough through a passatelli maker or a coarse grater directly into the simmering broth.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until passatelli float to the surface.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt after straining the broth.
- Passatelli dough should be firm but pliable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken broth, passatelli, Italian soup, homemade broth