Radicchio Soup
Like most Italian dishes, this soup is simple to make and relies on a few quality ingredients for a great taste. The rich, slightly sweet flavor of Parmigiano-Reggiano pairs perfectly with radicchio, a bitter, leafy, Italian chicory.
Filed Under: Mediterranean Diet, Vegetarian & Vegan Diet, Soups & Appetizers, Lunch, Vegetarian, Quick & Easy
Active time
15 minutesTotal time
25 minutesYield
4 ServingsNutrition
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Ingredients
1 pound radicchio
1 tablespoon + ¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (low sodium preferred)
3 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups cubed crusty whole grain bread
¾ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Wash radicchio, quarter, and remove cores. Chop coarsely. Set a soup pot over medium heat and sauté 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, onion and radicchio together for 10 minutes until softened.
- Add tomato sauce and water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, toss bread cubes with the remaining ¼ cup olive oil. Sauté in a large pan set over medium-high heat until cubes are golden, turning them frequently.
- Add Parmigiano-Reggiano and basil to soup and stir until the cheese melts. Place bread cubes in the bottom of four soup bowls. Pour the soup over the bread. Serve immediately with more Parmigiano-Reggiano at the table.
Recipe courtesy of Nancy Radke, from The Seasons of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Photo courtesy of istockphoto.com.
Nutrition
Calories: 430Total Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Sodium: 550mg
Carbohydrate: 42g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 13g
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