Zuppa Povera Recipe

Name: Zuppa Povera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. marrow of beef bone or virgin olive oil; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced; 1 lb. seeded, chopped and skinned tomatoes; 2 c. fresh chicken broth; 2 c. hot water; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; chopped flat Italian parsley; 1/2 c. cooked rice; 1 egg per person (4 to 6); fresh spinach

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. marrow of beef bone or virgin olive oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
1 lb. seeded, chopped and skinned tomatoes
2 c. fresh chicken broth
2 c. hot water
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
chopped flat Italian parsley
1/2 c. cooked rice
1 egg per person (4 to 6)
fresh spinach

1
Boil rice in 1 1/2 cups water and set aside.
2
Heat marrow, then add onion and celery and cook to wilt down.
3
Add 2 cups fresh spinach.
4
Cover and cook down.
5
Add tomatoes and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Then add chicken broth and water, tomato paste, salt, pepper and parsley.
7
Cover.
8
Raise heat and cook 5 minutes.
9
Add rice and cover and cook until it comes to a slow boil.
10
Crack eggs into soup and cook a few minutes to poach.
11
Don't let eggs touch. Top with fresh Romano cheese when serving.

450

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. marrow of beef bone or virgin olive oil, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced, 1 lb. seeded, chopped and skinned tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Zuppa Povera 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zuppa Povera

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