Southern Italian Soup Of Dried Favas Potatoes Cauliflower And Recipes

HEARTY ITALIAN SOUP

Steps:

• In Dutch oven, brown sausage, green pepper, and onion. Drain.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except macaroni and cheese. Cover. Simmer 15 minutes.
• Stir in macaroni. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, until macaroni is tender.
• Top individual servings with cheese.

SOUTHERN ITALIAN SOUP OF DRIED FAVAS, POTATOES, CAULIFLOWER, AND

Steps:

• In large heavy-bottomed stockpot, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, 7-9 minutes.
• Add water and fava beans and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer til favas are nearly tender, about 1 hour.
• Add potatoes and cook til nearly tender, about 12 minutes.
• Add cauliflower and simmer til cooked through.
• Remove from heat and let stand to cool 10 minutes.
• Pour soup into blender or food processor, or use immersion blender. Puree until smooth.
• Return soup to stockpot and reheat over medium heat.
• Add more water to bring to desired consistency.
• Add salt to taste.
• In medium heavy skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 TBsp olive oil.
• When oil is hot, add pasta and stir well (Pasta will brown quickly).
• Fry stirring until pasta is is consistent light brown.
• Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
• Ladle soup into warm bowls.
• Dress with additional olive oil to taste, the fried pasta, and a generous dose of pepper, and serve.

WRINKLED POTATOES (PAPAS ARRUGADAS)

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large sauce pan and add just enough water so potatoes are not completely covered.
• Add salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook at a lively simmer until potatoes are tender, 20-30 minutes.
• Drain.
• Return the potatoes to the saucepan and place over low heat.
• Shake the pan until a light crust forms on the potatoes, about 1 minute.