BROCCOLI DI RAPE AND GARLIC SOUP

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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     Soup/Stew     Leafy Green     Pasta     Winter     Healthy     Broccoli Rabe

Yield Makes 8 cups (2 liters); 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Garlic Broth
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup (135 g) ditalini or other small pasta shape
1 medium bunch broccoli di rape, stems cut off, yellow and wilted leaves discarded, and tops and leaves sliced across into 1/2-inch (1-cm) pieces
fresh lemon juice, to taste
freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
coarse salt, to taste, optional
freshly ground black pepper, to taste, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the garlic broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta and boil for 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the broccoli di rape and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the broccoli di rape is tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice to taste. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Pass grated cheese at the table.

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