by Austin Carter
New Recipe
Chef Adam Leonti crafts a robust bread and bean porridge with olive oil, rustic bread, and delicate white beans. Essential to its flavor is sofrito, a slow-cooked blend of carrots, onions, and celery. Indulge in ribollita's savory depth and earthy richness.
Chef Hugh Acheson crafts a delicious Italian egg drop soup called Stracciatella. It blends shredded chicken, spinach, basil, peas, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and eggs for a flavorful twist. A comforting bowlful perfect for any meal!
In this Italian wedding soup, pork meatballs, orzo, chickpeas, spinach, and Parmesan mingle in a delicious broth. It's a perfect match for a light, floral Northern Italian red wine.
Justin Chapple's take on pasta e fagioli, or pasta and beans, uses canned tomatoes and dried oregano for a versatile dish perfect year-round. With his pasta fazool recipe, enjoy a comforting meal anytime, crafted with simplicity and flavor.
Treat yourself to Sicilian meatballs in this veggie soup, infused with Parmesan, garlic, and plump raisins. Be mindful: if left to sit, the pasta might soak up the broth, but a splash of water or extra stock will revive it. Enjoy the irresistible blend of flavors in every spoonful!
Chef Mike Lata puts a spring twist on pasta e fagioli, swapping borlotti or cannellini beans for fresh fava beans. He adds savory bacon bits and finishes with a sprinkle of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for a deliciously unique flavor.
This Tuscan tomato-bread soup recipe uses five pounds of fresh tomatoes, simmered with onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Italian bread cubes thicken the soup, served with a drizzle of olive oil and a dollop of ricotta for extra flavor.
This Minestra recipe features Tuscan kale and butternut squash sautéed with onion, garlic, and rosemary, simmered in chicken stock with pasta and white beans. It's a light, brothy Italian soup packed with veggies, perfect for a comforting meal. Enjoy the flavors of Tuscany in every spoonful!
Chef Tom Fundaro's lentil soup draws from Emilia-Romagna's cotechino pork sausage tradition, slow-cooked to moist perfection. His twist blends French lentils, Manchego cheese, and premium garlic sausage for a pan-European delight. Enjoy creamy lentils complemented by savory, garlicky richness in every spoonful.
In Italy, chickpeas reign supreme, especially in soups. This Tuscan gem combines them with tomatoes, macaroni, Swiss chard, and plenty of garlic. A true comfort in a bowl!