Zuppa Pavese

I found this recipe in my "Italy The Beautiful Cookbook."  I was looking for something else, but came across this and the meal was perfect for tonight and tasted delicious.  I would say this is an easy go to meal for busy times. 

Ingredients:

3 T butter

6 slices firm, course-textured bread (I had French bread in the freezer)

6 C chicken broth

Salt

6 eggs

Freshly ground pepper

6 T freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1.       Melt butter in a saucepan and fry the bread slices on both sides until golden brown. 

2.       Divide among 6 soup bowls. 

3.       Place bowl in an oven which had been preheated to 350 degrees and turn off. 

4.       Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil, adding salt if necessary (not).

5.       Break egg onto each slice of bread, pour the boiling broth over it and add pepper to taste. 

6.       Sprinkle with chopped parsley and a little grated nutmeg if desired and serve

You cannot believe how delicious this very simple meal is.  It was perfect for today as I had to go to therapy and then grocery shopping and Christmas shopping.  I was so tired, Jim was lucky to be fed at all!  He really liked it.