If These Jars Could Talk …
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If these soup-filled jars could talk, they would tell you that they’ve been in the family for some time now and that they will be passed down to the…
Month: January 2012
Minestrone
This is the quintessential Italian vegetable soup! Whether I prepare it to accompany that leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, for a light Christmas Eve dinner or a stand-alone bowl of…
Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta & Bean Soup)
Fagioli, also known as pasta fazool, is a typical dish of the Italian table. In nearly every region, province and village you will find a version of this pasta…
Zuppa di Colazione (Breakfast Soup)
Soup for breakfast might sound a bit strange to you, but this is really very good. In the Lombardy region of Italy, there is a very old city called…
Pomodoro con Pane (Tomato with Bread Soup)
I think it’s safe to say, I have never ever thrown away a piece of bread … ever. Why would I, when there is always a use for even…
Melanzane e Orzo Soup (Eggplant and Pasta)
Southern Italians use eggplants in a variety of dishes, from Sicilian caponata to eggplant parmesan. My favorite being the simplest … breaded and fried. (I can make an entire…
Minestra di Lenticchie (Lentil Soup)
Lentils are low in fat, high in protein and fiber and have the advantage of cooking quickly. And unlike beans you don’t have to soak them. These legumes are…
Stracciatella
Stracciatella, authentic Roman cuisine, is an Italian egg drop soup. You can make your own broth or use the pre-made kind, which I would use a good quality organic…
Soup Tasting Party
January is the perfect month to make a pot of wholesome goodness. We all have our favorites, (usually the kind mom made) but a good way to try a…