Zuppa Pavese – Pavia’s Poached Egg Soup
Pavia is an ancient town in southwest Lombardy that is an important fertile area for the production of dairy products, including famous gorgonzola cheese. Not so well known is this nutritious soup which can be made in minutes. Use good country style bread with an open crumb such as cibatta; use the freshest eggs, and the clearest beef or chicken broth.
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices cibatta bread
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 4 cups boiling hot beef or chicken broth (preferably home made)
- 2 tbsp minced parsley
Directions
- Place each slice of toast in four individual oven to table soup bowls.
- Preheat the oven to 350F
- Melt some butter in a non stick pan and fry the bread slices until golden. Place one slice in each of 4 soup bowls.
- Crack an egg on top of each slice of toast and sprinkle each with a tablespoon of cheese. Carefully pour 1 cup of broth down the side of each bowl.
- Place the bowls on a rimmed baking sheet and place the sheet in the oven for about 7 to 8 minutes or until the eggs have just solidified and are lightly poached.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the top of the eggs with salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle parsley over the tops and serve.
This recipe was featured on Season 19 - Episode 1918.
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