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Acquacotta (Tuscan Vegetable Soup)

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs greens
  • 1 onions
  • 1 Measurement: Cup A cup is an American imperial measurement used to measure all your ingredients, from milk and water through to flour, fruit and vegetables. Search online for metric conversions. I know this Buy cups cup celery
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  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 6 ounces tomato pur�e
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  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 eggs
  • 1 Technique: Slice Cutting a thin piece or pieces from a larger ingredient or dish. You can slice ingredients using a slicing disc fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please slice bread
  • 1 to taste parmesan cheese
  • 1 to taste romano cheese

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Method

How to make Acquacotta (Tuscan Vegetable Soup)

  • in food processor put in celery, garlic, onion, parsley, and basil; till minced.
  • in large stock pot, heat EVOO.
  • Add vegetables from processor and cook til they are soft.
  • Add tomato paste red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, saute 2 min until the paste is incorporated with the vegetables.
  • Add the greens and cook for 2 minutes or so.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Place toasted bread in bowl.
  • Place poached egg on bread.
  • Spoon soup over both.
  • Sprinkle with cheese
  • Enjoy!

(Courtesy of Food.com)