Shifa Score
1000
Acquacotta
Tuscan vegetable and bread soup.240
Calories
(kcal)
50
Glycemic
Index
8
Protein
(gms)
4
Fiber
(gms)
Classification
SOUP
(106)
VEGAN
(385)
ITALIAN
(112)
2.5k
1m
5.1k
1.9k
Description
Acquacotta is a traditional Italian soup from Tuscany. Its name means "cooked water," reflecting its humble origins. Made with vegetables, tomatoes, and stale bread, it's often enhanced with olive oil and sometimes topped with a poached egg or cheese. It's a comforting, rustic dish enjoyed for its rich flavors.
Recipe
Ingredients:
Olive oil
2
Tablespoons
Onion
1
Large
Celery
2
Stalks
Carrot
1
Medium
Garlic
2
Cloves
Tomatoes
400
Grams
Vegetable broth
1
Liter
Bread
4
Slices
Eggs
4
Parmesan cheese
50
Grams
Basil
10
Leaves
Salt
0
To taste
Pepper
0
To taste
Preparation steps:
1. Chop onions, celery, carrots, and garlic.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot.
3. Saute onions until translucent.
4. Add celery, carrots, and garlic.
5. Cook until vegetables soften.
6. Stir in tomato paste.
7. Add peeled, diced tomatoes.
8. Pour in vegetable or chicken broth.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Simmer for 30 minutes.
11. Add chopped kale or chard.
12. Cook until greens are tender.
13. Toast slices of country bread.
14. Place bread in bowls.
15. Ladle soup over bread.
16. Drizzle with olive oil.
17. Sprinkle with grated pecorino cheese.
