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Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 slices pancetta (or bacon), chopped 1 green onion, chopped 2 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 cups frozen peas, rinsed and drained ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper 2 canned tomatoes, chopped 3 cups Chicken stock (1 chicken bouillon dissolved in boiling [...]

Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped pinch Chili pepper ½ tsp dried oregano 1 leaf fresh Basil (or pinch dried crushed Basil) salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup canned tomatoes, chopped 1 can Chick Peas (or Garbonzo Beans), rinsed and drained 1 cup Chicken Stock (1 Chicken Bouillon dissolved [...]

Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped ½ Cabbage head, shredded pinch Chili pepper 1 leaf fresh Basil (or pinch dried crushed Basil) salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups Chicken stock (1 chicken bouillon dissolved in boiling water) 1 tbsp Fresh flat-type [...]

Ingredients 2 pounds (1 kg) Asparagus 2 Medium Potatoes 1 Leek, white only 5 cups Water 1 tbsp Butter 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp salt 1 egg yolk 4 ounces (125 ml) Light Cream 1 cup Croutons **Optional** Wash asparagus under running water and scrape tough parts. Snap off tips and set aside. [...]

Ingredients 6 cups Chicken Broth (1 chicken bouillon dissolved in boiling water) 2 large eggs 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1 cup lightly packed spinach leaves, chopped salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Over medium-high heat, bring [...]

Ingredients ½ cup canned white beans, kidney or cannellini beans (rinsed and drained) ½ cup frozen peas, rinsed and drained 1 cup diced unpeeled, scrubbed zucchini 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced potatoes 1 cup green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces ¼ cup thinly sliced celery ¼ cup finely chopped onions 1 cup [...]

Pastina con formaggino was symbolic to love and warmth and comfort associated with childhood. This is a very quick, warm and tasty “pick-me-up” soup that brought pleasure to any meal for children of all ages. Ingredients 1 cup Pastina (small pasta – such as Risini or Tempesta) 2 pieces of cream cheese 4 teaspoons of [...]

Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped1 pound escarole, chopped 2 cups chicken broth (1 chicken bouillon dissolved in boiling water) 1 can cannellini beans, (or white kidney beans) drainaed and rinsed ¼ cup  + 6 tsps. freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese salt Freshly ground black pepper Heat the oil in a [...]

Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 small onions, chopped 4 canned tomatoes, chopped 1 tbsp flat-type Italian parsley, chopped 1 tbsp fresh Basil, chopped ½ tsp salt sprinkle of Freshly ground Black Pepper 1 cup light cream 2 cups Chicken Broth (1 Chicken bouillon dissolved in boiling water) Heat oil in a large pot [...]

CREMA DI POMODORI Cream of Tomato Soup MINESTRA CON ESCAROLA E FAGIOLI Escarole and Bean Soup MINESTRONE Vegetable Soup PASTINA CON FORMAGGINO Pastina with Cream Cheese STRACCIATELA Egg Drop Soup ZUPPA DI ASPARAGI Asparagus Soup ZUPPA DI CAVOLO CAPPUCCIO Cabbage Soup ZUPPA DI CECI Chick Pea Soup ZUPPA DI PISELI Pea Soup