| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Vegetables, Dairy |
Vegan |
Soups and s, Vegan, Vegetarian |
8 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 3 |
|
Heads garlic, smashed and |
|
|
peeled |
| 1 |
T |
Olive oil |
|
|
Freshly ground black pepper |
|
|
to taste optional |
|
|
Kosher salt |
| 9 |
c |
Water |
| 2 1/2 |
t |
Kosher salt |
| 1/2 |
t |
Freshly ground black pepper |
| 3/4 |
c |
Ditalini or other small |
|
|
pasta shape 135 g |
| 1 |
|
Broccoli raab, * |
|
|
Fresh lemon juice, to taste |
|
|
Freshly grated Parmesan |
|
|
cheese for serving |
|
|
Kosher salt, to taste |
|
|
optional |
|
|
Freshly ground black pepper |
|
|
to taste optional |
INSTRUCTIONS
Stems cut off and yellow and wilted, leaves discarded and tops and
leaves sliced across into 1/2-inch (1-cm) pieces Broccoli Raab is also
known as broccoli rape, broccoli di rapini, rapini, or Chinese
flowering cabbage. It is slightly bitter. If you can't find it, or
don't like it, try another strong green such as mustard greens or
kale. Garlic Broth: Cut the garlic cloves in half lengthwise and, if
necessary, remove the green germ growing through the center. In a
medium saucepan, heat the oil over low heat. Stir in the garlic cloves
and cook, stirring often, until the outside of the garlic is
translucent and cloves are soft, about 20 minutes. Don't let the
garlic brown. Pour in 9 cups (2.25 liters) water. Bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes. The garlic will
be very tender. To eat the broth on its own, season with salt and
pepper to taste; or use as a stock. 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 raab and return to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer until the broccoli raab 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 Makes 8 cups (2 liters); 8 first-course
servings. NOTES : A flavorful base for meatless soups, particularly
vegetable and bean, this broth works wonderfully in all recipes on
this page. You can also eat the broth on its own ("It's a wonderful
hangover cure, should anyone need to know," Kafka says) The slight
bitterness of the broccoli de rape contrasts pleasantly with the
sweetness of the garlic. The pasta makes the soup more substantial.
Recipe by: Soup: A Way of Life, Barbara Kafka Posted to EAT-LF Digest
by "Ellen C." <ellen@brakes.elekta.com> on Jan 18, 1999, converted by
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