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Trentino Bread Soup
Bolzano (Trentino-Alto Adige) — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional dish from Trentino-Alto Adige, Trentino Bread Soup is a warm and nutritious soup made from toasted bread, broth, and spices.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 200 g of toasted bread
- 500 ml of beef broth
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 100 g of lard
- 100 g of beans
- 50 g of parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- extra virgin olive oil
Method
- Make the beef broth and let it cool.
- Chop the garlic and onion and sauté in a bit of oil.
- Add the lard and cook for a few minutes.
- In another pot, sauté the toasted bread in a bit of oil.
- Add the broth, beans, and spices, bring to a boil.
- Mix the broth with the toasted bread and pour into a bowl.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
The story
Trentino Bread Soup has its roots in poverty and the need to use every part of the bread. Originating from Bolzano, it became a popular dish during World War I.
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