Onion and Pork Sausage Soup from Florence (Cipollata)
🍲 Introduction:
This Onion and Pork Sausage Soup from Florence, known as Cipollata, is a beloved traditional dish that warms the soul, perfect for cozy winter evenings. With a heritage rooted in Florentine cuisine, this hearty soup combines the robust flavors of Italian pork sausage, savory pancetta, and sweet onions, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth. It’s a dish that embodies comfort and simplicity, making it a favorite among families in Tuscany and beyond.
🕒 Cooking Times:
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 1 hour 20 minutes | 1 hour 35 minutes |
📝 Recipe Details:
- Recipe by: Paolo Petrioni, Florentine Delegate to the Accademia Italiana della Cucina
- Category: Grains
- Keywords: Onions, Vegetable, Meat, European, Winter, Savory, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
🥘 Ingredients:
- 4 onions, sliced
- 4 links of Italian pork sausage, skinned and halved
- 2 slices of pancetta, diced
- 50 grams of Parmesan cheese, grated
- 150 ml olive oil
- 1 1/4 liters of hot broth (vegetable or chicken)
🔶 Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 637.5
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 13.2g
- Cholesterol: 73.2mg
- Sodium: 2292.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 30.8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 9.7g
- Protein: 20.1g
📖 Instructions:
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Saute Onions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and saute for about 10 minutes until they are translucent and lightly caramelized.
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Add Sausage and Pancetta: Once the onions are cooked, add the skinned and halved Italian pork sausages, diced pancetta, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Pour in Broth: Carefully pour in the hot broth into the pot. Bring the soup to a boil.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally and adjust the seasoning with salt to taste.
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Serve: To serve, place slices of toasted bread in bowls and ladle the hot soup over them. Sprinkle each serving with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
This soup is best enjoyed hot, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or crusty bread for a complete meal that will surely satisfy your family and friends, transporting them to the heart of Florence with each spoonful.
