Barley Soup in the Style of Trent
This barley soup begins with a quick cook of onion, carrot, celery, and pancetta in olive oil. Broth simmers first, then barley cooks until tender, …
Novara’s Bean and Vegetable Soup
This is a thick Piedmont-style minestrone that cooks very slowly until the beans and vegetables melt into a dense pot of soup. It is served …
Acquacotta – Tuscan Peasant Soup with Cabbage
This Tuscan soup starts with onions cooked slowly in olive oil, then turns into a vegetable-and-bean broth with cabbage, kale, tomato, and basil. It is …
Eggplant Sauce with Tomato and Red Chili Pepper
Fried eggplant gets folded into a garlic-parsley tomato sauce with hot chili pepper. The sauce simmers until the oil separates, then the eggplant cooks briefly …