SHORTCUT ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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A Parmesan rind is the powerhouse ingredient behind this fast, flavorful version of the classic soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound hot Italian sausage (4 links)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 bulb fennel, finely chopped (1 cup), plus fronds for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 Parmesan rind, plus shaved Parmesan for serving
2/3 cup pastina, such as acini di pepe
3 cups escarole leaves, torn into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add sausage; cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add onion, fennel, and a pinch of salt to pot. Cook, stirring, until softened, 10 minutes (if browning too quickly, add a splash of water). Add broth, 3 cups water, and rind. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast pastina in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until golden, about 4 minutes. Add to simmering broth. Slice sausage; add to saucepan with accumulated juices. Cook, stirring, until pastina is al dente and sausage is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle escarole with vinegar; season with salt and pepper and divide evenly among bowls. Ladle soup over it; top with shaved cheese, fennel fronds, and pepper.

Kyakuwadde Godfrey
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Waqas Sultani
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This soup is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's definitely a new favorite.


Gangster CJ
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Faisal Lala
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's definitely a keeper.


Samiur Pk
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great weeknight meal because it's so easy to make.


Diane McPherson
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting.


deep deepak singh
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Worship Takavada
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's a great weeknight meal because it's so easy to make.


Kevin Phaphe
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always add extra vegetables to mine, like carrots and celery.


Mazhr Khan
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Iryn Kyomugisha
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Axtion Gad
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This soup was so easy to make and it was absolutely delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. I also added some chopped spinach and it was a great addition.