Zuppa Di Provolone (provolone Cheese Soup)

The awareness of sin, a deep awareness of disobedience, and painful confession of sin used to be our shadow. Christians hated sin. They feared it, they fled from it, they grieved over it. Some of our [forefathers] agonized over their sins. A man who lost his temper might wonder if he could still go to holy communion. A woman who for years envied her more attractive and intelligent sister might wonder if this sin threatened her very salvation... That shadow has dimmed. Nowadays the accusation, 'You have sinned,' is often said with a grin and with a tone that signals an inside joke. At one time this accusation still had the power to jolt people.

Cornelius Plantinga

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Meats	Italian	Cheese, Italian, Soups	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Provolone cheese, mild
		thinly sliced
5	oz	Pancetta bacon, fine chop
3	T	Butter, at room temp
1		Onion, finely chopped
2		Garlic, large fine minced
1		Cabbage, julienne
		Salt
		Freshly ground black pepper
8		Italian white bread slices
		toasted
6	c	Chicken broth, hot

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat until frothy,
then saute the onion, garlic and pancetta for one minute. Before the
mixture browns, add the cabbage, mix thoroughly, and let simmer over
low heat for a few minutes longer. Add the broth, cover and let  simmer
for 15 minutes. Season to taste. Rub each slice of toast  lightly with
fresh garlic, place two in each soup bowl and top with a  slice of
Provolone cheese. Add the boiling hot broth and serve  immediately.

A Message from our Provider:

“To ignore God is the height of selfishness”

Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 776 Calories From Fat: 303 Total Fat: 34.3g Cholesterol: 78.2mg Sodium: 2860.3mg Potassium: 649.3mg Carbohydrates: 66.4g Fiber: 3.5g Sugar: 6.3g Protein: 49.2g