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