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Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or broken spaghetti
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp butter

Method

  • Bring the stock to a steady boil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  • Beat the eggs with the nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the parsley.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add the butter to the stock.
  • Stir the simmering stock with a whisk so the stock swirls in a vortex.
  • In a steady stream, add the eggs.
  • Cook about 1 minute, until the egg strands look set.
  • Do not let the stock return to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand for 3 minutes.
  • Serve hot.