Widow's soup (soppa tal-armla) recipe - Maltese Cuisine

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock can be healthier and cheaper.

pasta

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while rice is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes, carrots, and celery; cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add chopped cabbage and spinach; cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.

Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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