Zuppa Povera(From Ciao Italiano - Mary Ann Esposito) Recipe

Name: Zuppa Povera(From Ciao Italiano - Mary Ann Esposito)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. marrow of beef bone or olive oil; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced; 2 c. fresh spinach, stems removed; 1 lb. tomatoes, seeded, skinned and chopped; 2 c. chicken stock, hot (fresh or homemade); 2 c. hot water; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; chopped Italian parsley; 1/2 c. white rice, cooked; 1 egg per person (4 to 6); grated Romano cheese

Servings: persons

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

1
Boil rice in 1 1/2 cups water and set aside.
2
Heat marrow, then add onion and celery.
3
Cook to wilt down.
4
Add the spinach.
5
Cover and cook down.
6
Add tomatoes and cook 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken stock, water, tomato paste, salt, pepper and parsley. Cover, raise heat and cook 5 minutes.
7
Add rice.
8
Cover and cook until it comes to a slow boil.
9
Just before serving, crack eggs into soup and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Don't let eggs touch.
11
Gently scoop out each egg into serving dish and add soup.
12
Top with Romano grated cheese.
13
Serve with Italian bread.
14
Delizioso!

478

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. marrow of beef bone or olive oil, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced, 2 c. fresh spinach, stems removed, and more.

Yes, Zuppa Povera(From Ciao Italiano - Mary Ann Esposito) 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.

Zuppa Povera(From Ciao Italiano - Mary Ann Esposito)

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