Italian Greens and Croutons Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Greens and Croutons Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup dried fava beans or 3 large potatoes; 4 carrots; 3 large onions; 6 zucchini; 3 stalks celery; 12 small cabbage; 1 12 quarts chicken or 1 12 quarts vegetable broth; salt; soy sauce; fresh ground pepper; 1 bay leaf; 10 -12 slices of toasted French bread, half-inch thick; freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

½ cup dried fava beans or 3 large potatoes
4 carrots
3 large onions
6 zucchini
3 stalks celery
12 small cabbage
1 12 quarts chicken or 1 12 quarts vegetable broth
salt
soy sauce
fresh ground pepper
1 bay leaf
10 -12 slices of toasted French bread, half-inch thick
freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Soak the fava beans in a generous amount of water for 24 hours.
2
Drain and remove the skins.
3
(If fava beans are not available, substitute peeled, cubed potatoes).
4
Peel and cube the carrots and onions.
5
Trim and cube the celery.
6
Trim and cut the zucchini into half-inch slices.
7
Core and finely shred the cabbage.
8
Place the vegetables and water in a 12-quart pot.
9
Add more water if needed to cover the vegetables.
10
Season to taste, add the bay leaf and bring to a boil.
11
Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
12
Remove the bay leaf and correct the seasoning to taste including a few tablespoons of soy sauce.
13
Cool and refrigerate overnight.
14
Reheat prior to serving.
15
Place a piece of toasted French bread in each soup bowl.
16
Carefully ladle the soup over the``crouton .
17
Serve grated Parmesan cheese for diners to add according to their taste.

173

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup dried fava beans or 3 large potatoes, 4 carrots, 3 large onions, 6 zucchini, and more.

Yes, Italian Greens and Croutons Soup 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.

Italian Greens and Croutons Soup

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