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EGGcellent Hacks with EGG Creations

November 22, 2016 By Lena

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, I am keenly aware of three things:

1. It’s my busy season. No really, I know I say that all the time, but the holidays bring about a special kind of chaos that is simply unmatched at any other time during the year. And, being a workaholic, this means that I’m more stressed than usual (it’s a good kind of stress, I promise!), fighting to meet deadlines and balancing work and family life.

2. Meals around here are optional. Working around the clock means that I’m not always eating the way I should, which leaves me vulnerable to falling ill during cold and flu season. There’s a certain go-go-go attitude that propels me through the week, but when I’m down, I’m out for the count. Therefore, it’s incredibly important for me to choose healthier meal options and make eating regularly a priority.

3. When it’s cold outside, I crave comfort. While I’m multitasking and juggling and trying to survive the season, I’m also craving those cold-weather foods that bring me warmth and comfort. Spaghetti and meatballs. Chicken stew with dumplings. Spicy chili. And my very favourite, Stracciatella Soup.
_dsc0797aStracciatella (egg drop soup) is high on my list of comfort foods because it has a little of everything I love: a garlicky soup base, bright green baby spinach, creamy eggs and salty Parmesan cheese. In fact, whenever I feel myself coming down with a cold, I always crave this soup with a dash of hot pepper sauce. However, working around the clock leaves little time to make comfort food from scratch, but I’ve found a few EGGcellent hacks to make it in no time.

This recipe only calls for five (5) ingredients. If you always keep them on hand, you’ll always be able to make Stracciatella in a hurry! 

INGREDIENTS

1L chicken stock
4-6 cloves of garlic, peeled
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup EGG Creations Whole Eggs Original
Parmesan cheese, to taste
_dsc0786aEGGcellent Hack #1: Infuse your chicken stock with garlic – and freeze! To fully appreciate the garlicky goodness of this Italian soup, you should really allow the garlic to simmer in the stock for about 60 minutes. But really, who has time for that? When I want this soup, I want it now. So, I make batches of garlic-infused chicken stock on weekends when I’m not as rushed (try a slow cooker!), and freeze it in 1L portions for later. The great news is that the frozen stock can be popped out of the container and into a large pot on the stove, and within minutes, your soup base is piping hot!

EGGcellent Hack #2: Use EGG Creations Whole Eggs. EGG Creations contain REAL eggs without any chemicals or preservatives. A lot of people hear the term “liquid eggs” and think “I don’t know what those are.” Guess what? They’re simply eggs that have been pre-cracked and pre-beaten for quick and convenient meals. That’s it!

Using EGG Creations, all you have to do is shake and pour to add fresh, pre-cracked, pre-beaten eggs to the gently rolling chicken stock. There’s no mess and no prep bowls to wash. Easy-peasy!
_dsc0791aImmediately after adding the EGG Creations, toss in a handful or two of spinach and stir the mixture. As soon as the eggs are fluffy and the spinach wilts, your soup is ready to be enjoyed. Finish with a healthy sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, to taste.

Many cultures have their own version of egg drop soup, used for centuries to feed large, hungry families at minimal cost. Stracciatella, named for the little shreds (or “rags”) of egg it contains, is the Roman version of this comfort food favourite. The creamy eggs add a richness to the dish that is unsurpassed, and fresh spinach gives a modern, healthful twist. And now, you can enjoy it in under 10 minutes. Delizioso!
_dsc0806aWant eggs with veggies or cheese at the ready?  EGG Creations comes in multiple varieties including Veggie & Feta, Mushroom & Spinach, Cheese & Chive or Garden Vegetable. They’re a staple in our refrigerator because they offer products that suit all tastes and diets, including egg white-only options.

If you love what you see, show off your own EGG Creations meal hack! Prep a recipe from www.eggcreations.com, or invent your own, and hashtag it #EGGCreations #EGGHack.

And now, I’m off to enjoy a few minutes of comfort before I’m back in workaholic mode. It’s my first bowl of Stracciatella this season, but I know it won’t be the last!

This post was sponsored by Burnbrae Farms. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: #EGGCreations, #EGGHack, burnbrae farms, egg creations

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Comments

  1. Chandra O'Connor

    November 22, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I’d have to taste someone else’s before I made it, not sure I could hand the texture of the eggs cooked in broth.

    • Lena

      November 22, 2016 at 10:18 am

      They’re like super soft and fluffy scrambled eggs!

  2. Marissa

    November 22, 2016 at 9:37 am

    Wow! That soup looks delicious and so comforting for this cold season. I’ve got to try this soon since it has only five ingredients that most households usually have on hand and its so easy-peasy to make.Thanks Lena!

  3. Judy Cowan

    November 22, 2016 at 10:32 am

    Love Egg Creations, they are so handy to have in the fridge. Will have to try your soup recipe out!

  4. kathy downey

    November 22, 2016 at 11:45 am

    We always have Egg Creations in the fridge i can;t wait to try this !

  5. Krista M

    November 22, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    I have never tried Stracciatella before! It’s so very simple with only 5 ingredients. Egg Creations is useful for an unlimited amount of recipes!

  6. Susan T.

    November 22, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    This sounds delicious and those cartons of eggs are such a time saver!

  7. Peter Tusa

    November 22, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Looks yummy and easy to make!

  8. Josie Tusa

    November 22, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    This looks delicious. I love soups as well.

  9. Debbie Bashford

    November 23, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Nope could not eat eggs that way, I never liked eggs growing up and it just been that last 10 years or so that I will now sometimes eat them, but they have to be hard liked a boiled egg, textures really affect me

  10. La Cuisine d'Helene

    November 23, 2016 at 10:20 am

    What a great recipe to try and healthy. My mom used to add one egg to soups, before serving, when I was young.

  11. Stephanie LaPlante

    November 23, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    This sounds very delicious. I certainly want to try it.

  12. Susan Hanley

    November 24, 2016 at 9:17 am

    I always have Egg Creations in the fridge. They are handy for so many different recipes.

  13. Florence Cochrane

    November 24, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Oh My sounds delicious. Perfect for those chilly days ahead.

  14. kathy downey

    November 24, 2016 at 10:46 am

    Thanks for sharing this is now my newest fav,it’s so delicious.Thanks for the recipe

  15. Debbie Bashford

    November 25, 2016 at 5:40 am

    after so many comments about how good it is maybe I will try it, I will just use a tiny bit of eggs to start to see if I can handle it

  16. Donna Wilson

    December 14, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    This looks really good. I’m always looking for new recipes.

  17. Pram Sinha

    December 16, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    This seems like an easy recipe and with not a lot of ingredients.

  18. kathy downey

    December 18, 2016 at 9:47 am

    If you have not tried this yet your missing out,we had it for breakfast this morning,honestly this is a soup i could eat any time of day

  19. Angela Lombardi

    December 27, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    Yummy looks fantastic!!!

  20. kathy downey

    December 28, 2016 at 9:37 am

    This was one of our dishes we served Boxing day it was delicious !

  21. Bailey Dexter

    December 30, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    Thanks for the recipes! I just printed it off!

  22. Julie Hartiwg

    January 13, 2017 at 10:20 am

    This soup looks really good! I don’t think I’ve ever tried anything like it so am looking forward to givinv it a go!

  23. kathy downey

    March 16, 2017 at 11:04 am

    My grandson takes taken a real liking to your soup and asks for each time he visits.

  24. Judy Cowan

    May 18, 2017 at 10:14 am

    Made this soup a few times now after reading about it from this post, our family really enjoys it. Thanks Lena!

  25. Kristi Friesen

    June 21, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    I really like egg drop soup but haven’t had it in sooo long! This sounds like a delicious recipe.

  26. kathy downey

    June 23, 2017 at 8:13 am

    I am so happy i found your recipe,the whole family loves it !

  27. Debbie White-Beattie

    November 28, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    This is a great recipe and really tasty I bet.

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