4 zuppa peasant Recipes

peeled and finely chopped onions, pancetta, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, red chile flakes, fresh mint leaves, finely chopped to yield 1 tbsp, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped, heads chicory, approximately 2 lb, cleaned, trimmed and broken into 2-inch pieces, salt, italian peasant bread, toasted, eggs

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, peeled and left whole, scallions, cut into quarters, salt and pepper, dry white wine, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped, water, red mullet , scales removed, fins snipped, dried chili flakes, thick) slices italian peasant bread, fresh parsley, chopped

chicken broth (made from 10 lbs. chicken legs), head celery, diced, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, italian sausage, crumbled, potatoes, cubed (or cooked pasta if you prefer), carrots, mushroom, spinach leaves, salt, to taste (about 2 tbsp but add slowly and taste), pepper , to taste, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly shredded (you may use asiago as well but do not use cheese from a shaker.)