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Passatelli in Broth (Vegetarian Italian Dumpling Soup) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Passatelli in Broth (Vegetarian Italian Dumpling Soup)

Discover Passatelli in Broth, a classic Italian comfort food from Emilia-Romagna. These tender, cheesy, nutmeg-scented noodles are pressed into a savory vegetable broth for a soup that's elegant, heartwarming, and profoundly satisfying. A perfect vegetarian first course or light
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g / 5.3 oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) fresh bread crumbs, from stale bread
  • 1/4 teaspoon (20 ml / 0.7 fl oz) freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 quarts / 1.9L rich vegetable stock
  • For the best texture, use bread crumbs made from stale, crustless white bread rather than fine, dry packaged crumbs.
  • The dough must be well-chilled. A cold, firm dough is much easier to press through the ricer without becoming mushy.
  • No potato ricer? A spaetzle maker is a great alternative. In a pinch, you can press the dough through the large holes of a colander with a stiff spatula.

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs and egg yolks until just combined.
  2. Stir in the grated Parmesan, bread crumbs, nutmeg, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Mix with a fork until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. This allows the bread crumbs to hydrate and the dough to firm up, which is crucial.
  5. When ready to cook, pour the vegetable stock into a large pot and bring it to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle, steady simmer.
  7. Working in batches, place a portion of the chilled dough into a potato ricer fitted with the large-hole disk.
  8. Hold the ricer over the simmering stock and press the dough through. As the passatelli emerge, cut them into 2- to 3-inch lengths with a knife or scissors, letting them drop directly into the stock.
  9. Cook for just 2-3 minutes, or until the passatelli float to the surface. They cook very quickly.
  10. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the passatelli and broth into warm bowls and serve immediately.
  11. Do not let the broth boil vigorously when cooking the passatelli. A gentle simmer is key to preventing them from breaking apart.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25g

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