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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

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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

  1. In a pan, cook the smoked pancetta over medium heat until it melts.
  2. Add the vegetables (onion, carrots, and celery) and cook for a few minutes.
  3. Add the beef broth and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Add the potatoes, broccoli, farro, and red beans, and cook for another 15-20 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the milk with the wheat pasta and grana cheese.
  6. Add this mixture to the broth and stir well.
  7. Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 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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