 - 1. What does the word 'stracciatella' mean in Italian?
A) To mix B) To shred C) To garnish D) To boil
- 2. Which city is stracciatella soup most popular in?
A) Milan B) Rome C) Venice D) Naples
- 3. What is the primary base of stracciatella soup?
A) Vegetable broth B) Meat broth C) Tomato puree D) Cream
- 4. What is the name of the similar 15th-century soup mentioned by Martino da Como?
A) Zanzarelli B) Minestrone C) Sciusceddu D) Ribollita
- 5. When was stracciatella traditionally served?
A) Wedding feasts B) Christmas dinners C) Easter lunches D) New Year celebrations
- 6. Which cheese is typically mixed into the egg mixture?
A) Gorgonzola B) Ricotta C) Mozzarella D) Parmesan
- 7. Which spice is mentioned as an ingredient in the egg mixture?
A) Nutmeg B) Cumin C) Turmeric D) Cinnamon
- 8. According to Ada Boni, what herb was once used to scent the soup?
A) Thyme B) Oregano C) Marjoram D) Basil
- 9. What ingredient is sometimes added to the egg mixture to provide texture?
A) Cornstarch B) Flour C) Semolina D) Breadcrumbs
- 10. What vegetable is sometimes a main ingredient in American variations of the soup?
A) Carrots B) Celery C) Kale D) Spinach
- 11. What is served at the bottom of the bowl when plating stracciatella?
A) Toasted bread B) Rice C) Croutons D) Pasta
- 12. Where does the gelato flavor 'stracciatella' originate from?
A) Florence B) Messina C) Rome D) Bergamo
- 13. In what year was the stracciatella gelato flavor created?
A) 1970 B) 1961 C) 1955 D) 1945
- 14. What Sicilian festive soup is considered a cousin of stracciatella?
A) Ribollita B) Sciusceddu C) Pappa al pomodoro D) Zanzarelli
- 15. How is the egg mixture added to the broth?
A) Poured all at once B) Drizzled while stirring C) Added in frozen cubes D) Whisked in before boiling
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