Best 4 Italian Style Winter Soup Recipes
Immerse yourself in the warm embrace of Italian culinary tradition with our comprehensive guide to winter soups. From the hearty and rustic Tuscan Ribollita to the delicate and flavorful Calabrian Minestra di Ceci, each recipe captures the essence of Italian home cooking. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal to ward off the winter chill or a flavorful addition to your dinner table, our collection of Italian-style soups has something for every palate. Discover the secrets to creating authentic Italian soups, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of simmering and seasoning. Let your kitchen be filled with the enticing aromas of garlic, basil, and rosemary as you embark on a culinary journey through the diverse regions of Italy, one spoonful at a time.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
OUR BEST 30+ CLASSIC ITALIAN SOUP RECIPES (+PASTINA SOUP)
These recipes are sure to please. So, gather your family and friends and enjoy. Let us know your thoughts!
Provided by Cassie Marshall
Categories Soup
Time 34m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil the chicken broth and add the pasta, cooking for 5-8 minutes.
- Pour the soup into a bowl.
- Top with olive oil and cheese.
- Serve with rosemary sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
RIBOLLITA (TUSCAN WINTER SOUP) RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Boil the beans in water to cover by about 2 inches (4 centimeters), adding more boiling water if need be to keep them submerged, and lightly salting them when they're almost done.
- At this point, sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and parsley in the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- When the onion has become translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes, add the tomato paste and the cooking liquid from the beans.
- Add the kale, beet greens or chard, and potatoes.
- Stir in the cooked beans and season to taste with salt, pepper, and a sprig of thyme.
- Simmer until the potatoes are tender and can be pierced easily with the tines of a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the thyme and discard.
- Take a serving dish that can be heated and fill it with alternating layers of thinly sliced bread and soup, making sure the bread is damp-until the soup is used up.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 kcal, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 627 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ITALIAN WINTER SOUP
A hearty meal for a cold winters day. Serve with crusty bread. Originally got this recipe from Mastercook Deluxe
Provided by Molly53
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour the beef broth and macaroni into a sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
- Cook the ground beef in a frying pan, stirring to break up large chunks, until meat is brown; drain off fat.
- Drain the beans (reserve the liquid).
- Puree 1 cup of beans with all the reserved liquid in a blender.
- When Macaroni is tender, stir the pureed beans, whole beans, cooked meat and spaghetti sauce into the pot.
- Heat though and serve.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP
A hearty winter favorite.
Provided by SALLYJUN
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a stockpot or Dutch oven, brown sausage with garlic. Stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Stir in beans with liquid and zucchini. Cover, and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
- Remove from heat, and add spinach. Replace lid allowing the heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. Soup is ready to serve after 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1258.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- To make the soup heartier, add cooked rice, pasta, or beans.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper.
- Serve the soup with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, a dollop of pesto, or a drizzle of olive oil.
- If you have any leftover vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini, you can add them to the soup.
- This soup is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.
Conclusion:
This Italian-style winter soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with vegetables and lean protein, and it is also very affordable. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Italian-style winter soup a try.
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