Bread Crumb, Parmigiano Cheese and Nutmeg Soup
(Passatelli in Brodo)
Ingredients:
10 to 12 cups meat broth
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano cheese
1/2 cup fine, dry unflavored bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 large eggs
Additional Parmigiano cheese
Directions:
Prepare meat broth.
On a pastry board or in a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup Parmigiano cheese, bread crumbs and nutmeg.
Mix well.
Add eggs.
Mix ingredients thoroughly and work into a ball.
Dough should be smooth and pliable.
Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan.
Put dough into a ricer or food mill and rice directly into broth.
Reduce heat.
Simmer 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve hot with Parmigiano cheese. Makes 6 to 8 servings.