50 minestra umbrian Recipes

mixed freshwater fish fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces, chopped onion, chopped celery, garlic cloves, finely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped flat-leaf parsley, dry white wine (preferably italian such as grechetto, vermentino, or trebbiano), crushed tomatoes (preferably italian ), water, baguette, garlic clove, extra-virgin olive oil, garnish: chopped flat-leaf parsley

fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh mint, chopped fresh marjoram, white wine vinegar, anchovy paste, chopped fresh rosemary, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic , smashed, juice from 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice), red onion, roughly chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, four 8-oz 3/4-inch-thick bone-in veal rib chops, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

head escarole (about 1 lb), chicken broth, carrots, chopped, ditalini or 8 oz tubetti or 8 oz spaghetti, broken into bite size pieces, ground beef, eggs, very finely minced onion, plain breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, salt, fresh pepper

head cabbage, garlic, minced, olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, cannellini beans, chicken broth, red pepper flakes (optional), crusty bread

onion, carrot, celery rib, olive oil, water, salt and pepper, fresh spinach, tomatoes, shell pasta, garlic cloves, crushed, parsley, chopped, rosemary, parmesan cheese, grated

escarole, chicken broth, lg carrots, diced, spaghetti (broke into bite size pieces), freshly grated romano cheese ., ground beef, lg eggs , 1/2 cup minced onion, plain breadcrumbs, freshly grated romano cheese, salt , dash black pepper.

dry chickpeas, fresh rosemary, leaves fresh sage, salt, garlic cloves, minced, carrot, diced, onion, peeled and diced, stalk celery, diced, olive oil, parsley, minced (optional), fresh ground black pepper (optional), pecorino cheese, grated (optional), extra-virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary

fresh plum tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and pureed or 4 cups good quality canned tomatoes or 4 cups jarred italian tomato puree, butter, fresh ginger, minced or 1 tsp fresh ginger paste, honey, extra virgin olive oil, hot chili peppers, minced or pureed or 1 -2 tbsp fresh hot chili paste or 1 tbsp red chili pepper flakes, soaked in 1 tbsp boiling water for 10 minutes (more or less to taste), garlic, chopped or pureed, sweet roasted red pepper, mashed or pureed (from jar is okay), tomato paste or 1 tbsp sun-dried, salt and pepper, to taste, dried oregano, fresh basil, minced, eggplant, peeled and cubed into bite sized pieces,soaked in water to cover with 2 tsp salt for 30 minutes (put plate on top to keep eggplant submerged), garlic, whole (for eggplant saute), oil (for eggplant saute), fresh italian parsley, minced, penne or 1 lb other pastas, cooked al dente

spaghetti , cooked al dente, fruity olive oil, garlic, sliced thin, fresh green chili peppers or 1 -1 1/2 tbsp italian pepperoncini pepper, sliced thin (or up to 1 tbsp red pepper flakes, as a last resort), fresh ginger, minced or mash pureed, fresh italian parsley, minced, fresh lemon juice or 1 tbsp white vinegar, salt, black pepper, more to taste

peas, in the pod (4 cups shelled , frozen peas offer a quicker alternative), extra virgin olive oil, onions, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, leek , thoroughly washed and thinly sliced, celery heart, finely chopped, pancetta, finely chopped, mint leaf, finely chopped, lemon , juice and zest of, finely grated, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

chickpeas, cooked and rinsed, stock or 5 cups water, olive oil, fresh rosemary, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato, chopped, salt and pepper, soup pasta (see variations)

olive oil, onions, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, fresh italian parsley, chopped, dried thyme, dried basil, rubbed dried sage, red pepper flakes, diced prosciutto, flour, dry marsala wine, gorgonzola, crumbled, chicken stock, salt, black pepper, crouton

extra virgin olive oil, sweet bulk sausage, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, cannellini beans, escarole, coarsely shredded, salt, pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, chicken stock, water, whole wheat penne or 3/4 cup ditalini, lemon peel, grated, grated pecorino romano cheese , for passing around the table

extra virgin olive oil, carrots, finely chopped, onion, diced, garlic, minced, rosemary, chopped, vegetable broth, zucchini, diced, spinach and cheese tortellini, tomatoes, diced, red wine vinegar

dried lentils, onions, chopped, carrots, chopped, celery, chopped, tomato puree or 1 cup tomato sauce, chopped italian parsley, water, ground beef, salt and pepper, rendered chicken fat or 5 tbsp margarine

olive oil, garlic cloves (finely chopped ), dry salami, grated with a large-hole grater (or pepperoni), chicken stock, parmesan cheese, rind (or other hard cheese) (optional), cannellini beans (rinsed with cold water), heads escarole (or 1 head excarole mixed with dandelion greens or other greens, coarsely chopped), crushed red pepper flakes, fresh spinach (stemmed ), freshly grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

broccoli rabe, broccoli florets, chicory or escarole, green cabbage, torzelle (another kind of broccoli; you could also substitute something along the lines of collard greens), aromatic herbs such as thyme or basil, to taste, meats, a prosciutto bone, if you like , with some meat attached, prosciutto rind -- if you cannot find this , use a quarter lb of fresh side pork (the cut used to make bacon). do not substitute pork rinds or bacon, which have spices that will throw off the seasoning, italian salami -- any kind of italian salami , including cotechino, pork loin, fresh italian sausages (mild ), cured lard, diced (get this from your delicatessen), well-seasoned caciocavallo (a southern cheese), parmigiano, grated (or pecorino romano, if need be), a bouquet garnis consisting of a rib of celery , a peeled carrot and several sprigs parsley, tied with a string, half a red pepper (spicy) or more to taste (don tsp go overboard)

olive oil, garlic, minced, dried sage, tomatoes, drained or 2 cups chopped fresh tomato, diced peeled red potato, cooked pinto or kidney beans, salt to taste, black pepper to taste, water or vegetable broth, fresh pasta (homemade or from refrigerated section in grocery store--fettuccine works well), garnish: grated parmesan cheese