Chicory Soup with Egg: Zuppa di Cicoria con l'Ouvo Recipe

Name: Chicory Soup with Egg: Zuppa di Cicoria con l'Ouvo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped onions; 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes; 1/4 bunch fresh mint leaves, finely chopped to yield 1 tablespoon; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound fresh tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 heads chicory, approximately 2 pounds, cleaned, trimmed and broken into 2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 slices Italian peasant bread, toasted; 4 eggs

Servings: persons

1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped onions
3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
1/4 bunch fresh mint leaves, finely chopped to yield 1 tablespoon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fresh tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 heads chicory, approximately 2 pounds, cleaned, trimmed and broken into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
4 slices Italian peasant bread, toasted
4 eggs

1
In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion, pancetta, garlic, chiles and mint until lightly golden.
3
Add the tomatoes and cook for five more minutes.
4
Add the chicory and salt, stir, and cook for 3 more minutes.
5
Add 1 quart water and simmer 30 minutes.
6
To serve, arrange a slice of toasted bread in each serving bowl, break an egg on top, then pour a few ladlefuls of very hot soup over to soak the bread and cook the egg.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped onions, 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes, and more.

Yes, Chicory Soup with Egg: Zuppa di Cicoria con l'Ouvo falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicory Soup with Egg: Zuppa di Cicoria con l'Ouvo

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