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Toscano Soup in a Container
Florence (Toscana) — Mother recipe · en it
A rich and creamy soup typical of Tuscany, made with pancetta, grana cheese, and vegetables.
⏱️ 20 min prep + 60 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 250g smoked pancetta
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery sticks
- 1 liter beef broth
- 200g grana cheese
- 200g potatoes
- 100g broccoli
- 200ml milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 100g wheat pasta
- 100g farro
- 100g red beans
Method
- In a pan, cook the smoked pancetta over medium heat until it melts.
- Add the vegetables (onion, carrots, and celery) and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the beef broth and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, broccoli, farro, and red beans, and cook for another 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk with the wheat pasta and grana cheese.
- Add this mixture to the broth and stir well.
- Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot in containers.
The story
Toscano soup in a container became popular in the 1970s when Toscana-origin American families started preparing it for Christmas and New Year's celebrations.
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