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🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Andrea Bultrini

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Aqua Cotta Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the rustic kitchens of Italy, Acqua Cotta is a traditional soup that embodies the resourcefulness of peasant cooking. Its name translates to 'cooked water', reflecting the simplicity and frugality of its ingredients. Typically made with whatever vegetables are on hand, this soup is a comforting dish often enjoyed with crusty bread. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Italy, with various adaptations found in Italian-American cuisine and other regions.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
aglio
mentuccia
patate
cicoria
cipolla
pomodori
concentrato di pomodoro
broccoli
verza
cavoli
zucchine
uovo
baccalà
olio extravergine d'oliva

parmesan cheese

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1

Prepare the ingredients: chop garlic, mentuccia, and any other vegetables you plan to use.

2

In a large pot, sauté the garlic in olive oil until fragrant.

3

Add the chopped vegetables (such as potatoes, cicoria, and any seasonal vegetables) to the pot.

4

If using, add chopped onion and tomatoes or tomato concentrate.

5

Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, adding water as needed to create a broth.

6

If desired, add the baccalà halfway through cooking after it has been soaked and desalted.

7

Just before serving, poach an egg in the broth if using.

8

Finish with a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Acqua Cotta
Local Name: Acqua Cotta

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