zuppa alla toscana

Name: Zuppa Alla Toscana
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 stalk(s) celery, peeled, medium dice; 2 - carrots, medium dice; 2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 4 cup(s) water, divided; 1/2 cup(s) soy sauce; 1 can(s) (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice; 2 cup(s) cooked white beans*; - salt to taste; - pepper to taste; 1 bunch(es) spinach, well washed and chopped, or broccoli; 1 cup(s) cooked orechiette pasta; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped italian parsley; - freshly grated parmesan or dry jack cheese

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Russ Myers

Necedah, WI

Updated on Jan 8, 2015

An Italian country soup that could easily be a meal in itself. Very tasty

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, peeled, medium dice
2 carrots, medium dice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups water, divided
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice
2 cups cooked white beans*
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 bunch spinach, well washed and chopped, or broccoli
1 cup cooked orechiette pasta
2 tablespoons chopped italian parsley
freshly grated parmesan or dry jack cheese

How To Make zuppa alla toscana

Step 1

In a 4 quart pot combine olive oil, onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until onions are soft, but not brown.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine fresh herbs, (no parsley yet). Stir in flour and half the herbs; cooking for 5 minutes more. Add 1 cup water; stir to smoothly incorporate flour into liquid. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring. Add remaining water, soy sauce, tomatoes and white beans.
Step 3

Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and cooked pasta, simmer for 3 minutes more.
Step 4

Combine parsley with remaining herbs. Stir into soup. Serve with generous amount of grated cheese.
Step 5

*May use canned beans rinsed and drained. Add with spinach / broccoli and pasta.
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