Stracciatella (soup) - Quiz
- 1. What does the word 'stracciatella' mean in Italian?
A) To garnish
B) To mix
C) To boil
D) To shred
- 2. Which city is stracciatella soup most popular in?
A) Rome
B) Venice
C) Milan
D) Naples
- 3. What is the primary base of stracciatella soup?
A) Tomato puree
B) Vegetable broth
C) Cream
D) Meat broth
- 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) Easter lunches
B) Wedding feasts
C) New Year celebrations
D) Christmas dinners
- 6. Which cheese is typically mixed into the egg mixture?
A) Mozzarella
B) Parmesan
C) Gorgonzola
D) Ricotta
- 7. Which spice is mentioned as an ingredient in the egg mixture?
A) Nutmeg
B) Turmeric
C) Cumin
D) Cinnamon
- 8. According to Ada Boni, what herb was once used to scent the soup?
A) Marjoram
B) Thyme
C) Oregano
D) Basil
- 9. What ingredient is sometimes added to the egg mixture to provide texture?
A) Cornstarch
B) Semolina
C) Flour
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) Pasta
B) Croutons
C) Toasted bread
D) Rice
- 12. Where does the gelato flavor 'stracciatella' originate from?
A) Bergamo
B) Rome
C) Messina
D) Florence
- 13. In what year was the stracciatella gelato flavor created?
A) 1970
B) 1955
C) 1945
D) 1961
- 14. What Sicilian festive soup is considered a cousin of stracciatella?
A) Zanzarelli
B) Sciusceddu
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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