Italian soup with bacon, vegetables and sage
4 servings
60 minutes
Italian soup with bacon, vegetables, and sage is a true symphony of flavors inspired by the rural traditions of Italy. It combines rich, warming notes of meat broth, aromatic bacon, and fresh vegetables. Sage adds a subtle spicy depth, while the finishing touch of grated Parmesan makes the flavor even richer. This soup is an ideal choice for cozy family lunches, providing warmth and richness in every sip. It pairs well as a standalone dish or with fresh bread. Italians love it for its simplicity and nourishment, and its recipe is passed down through generations, remaining a classic of home cooking.
1
Cut the bacon into strips.
- Bacon: 50 g
2
Clean and dice the potato and zucchini.
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Zucchini: 100 g
3
Chop the celery root, onion, and carrot. Sauté the vegetables with bacon in butter. Then pour in hot broth. Add potatoes and zucchini. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Celery root: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Meat broth: 1 l
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Zucchini: 100 g
4
Chop the cabbage. Add it to the soup.
- White cabbage: 200 g
5
Peel the tomatoes. Add to the soup.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
6
Rinse the round rice and add it to the soup. Season with salt and pepper. Add sage to the soup. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Rice: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Sage: to taste
7
Before serving, sprinkle the soup with grated cheese.
- Parmesan cheese: 30 g