astray recipes: Zuppa di broccoli

Categories: Italian; Soup/stew
Yield: 6 servings

Measure	Ingredient
1 tablespoon	Olive Oil
2 mediums	Onions -- minced
1	Clove Garlic -- minced
½ cup	Prosciutto -- diced
	Black Pepper -- to taste
6 cups	Water
1 bunch	Broccoli
1 tablespoon	Butter
4 cups	Chicken Broth
½ cup	Spaghettini In 1 1/2-In
	Pieces
¼ cup	Romano Cheese -- grated

In a large pot heat oil and saute onions, garlic, and prosciutto until soft. Add pepper and 4 cups of the water. Simmer, covered, for 20 mins. Use just the flowerettes of the broccoli; wash them and cook in 2 cups water until crisp. Add the drained broccoli to onions, garlic, and prosciutto mixture. Add the chicken broth and spaghettini. Cook for 6-8 mins. Serve in soup bowls with Romano cheese.

Recipe By : Cucina Magra, Cucina Sana - ISBN 0-13-195081-9 From: Dan Klepach Date: 05-22-95 (159) Fido: Cooking

zuppa di broccoli - broccoli soup