Zuppa di Soffritto di Maiale Recipe

Name: Zuppa di Soffritto di Maiale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta; 1 ounce salt pork; 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves; 3 fat cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced thin; 1 small, dried red chile pepper, crushed, or 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes; 1 pound tenderloin of pork, minced; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 1/2 cups good red wine; 1 1/2 cups canned tomato puree; About 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 1/2-inch-thick trenchers of good country bread

Servings: persons

4 ounces pancetta
1 ounce salt pork
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
3 fat cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced thin
1 small, dried red chile pepper, crushed, or 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
1 pound tenderloin of pork, minced
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 1/2 cups good red wine
1 1/2 cups canned tomato puree
About 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 1/2-inch-thick trenchers of good country bread

1
With a mezzaluna or a very sharp knife, mince the pancetta, the salt pork, the rosemary, and the garlic to a fine paste.
2
In a large terra-cotta or enameled cast-iron casserole over a medium flame, heat the paste and soften the onions to translucence, taking care to saute them only slightly.
3
Add the chile.
4
Brown the pork now in the casserole, crusting it a bit and sprinkling on the sea salt.
5
Add 1 cup of the wine, letting it evaporate before adding the tomato puree and the remaining wine, and bringing the soup to a gentle simmer.
6
Cook the soup uncovered and over a low flame, for 1/2 hour.
7
Heat the olive oil and brown the bread, letting it rest a moment on absorbent paper towels before placing it in a napkin-lined basket.
8
Present the soup in its casserole along with the basket of fried bread, each guest ladling the hot, thick soup over a golden trencher laid at the bottom of his bowl.

437

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces pancetta, 1 ounce salt pork, 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves, 3 fat cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Zuppa di Soffritto di Maiale falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zuppa di Soffritto di Maiale

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Variations & substitutions

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