Stracciatella

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup ditalini pasta
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan. Add onion and garlic; cook till onion is soft. Add chicken strips and cook 2-3 minutes or till no longer pink. Add broth, water, spinach, and pasta. Cover, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered 5-7 minutes till chicken and pasta are cooked.

Meanwhile, whisk together eggs and both peppers.

Bring soup back to a boil, and add egg mixture in a slow steady stream, using a back and forth motion. Remove from heat as soon as egg has set. Pour into 4 bowls, sprinkle each serving with cheese.