Category Archives: soup

Escarole and Bean Soup

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Peter Bocchieri

Here is a real simple yet hardy soup my grandmother and mom used to make. This is a great meal that takes no time to prepare, and with a loaf of crispy Italian or sourdough bread to dunk into the … Continue reading →

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Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Peter Bocchieri

Rose.       Rose, Rosie, Roe, Mom, Aunt Rose, Grandma, Nana, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. You broke my heart for the first time last week Mom. Mom would have been 96 years old … Continue reading →

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Lentil Soup with Spinach

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

I hated lentil soup as a kid! Not sure what I disliked more, my mom’s broccoli soup or her lentil soup. At least there were no bugs in the lentil soup. I’m happy to say that my taste has changed … Continue reading →

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Italian Wedding Soup

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

I don’t know how to say this, but, I never had Italian Wedding Soup at an Italian wedding. I never even heard of Italian Wedding Soup until recently. I have been to a ton of Italian weddings in my lifetime … Continue reading →

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Sausage Tortellini Soup

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

This delicious soup recipe came to me courtesy of my niece Jeanette’s husband Barry. Barry is one of New York City’s Bravest. He used to make this soup for his crew at the fire house he worked at in Brooklyn. It’s … Continue reading →

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Stracciatella – Roman Egg Soup

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Looking for something to eat on a cold winter weeknight that’s hot and quick and satisfying? Stracciatella is just the ticket. When I say quick you obviously don’t have to make it with fresh chicken stock, unless you already have … Continue reading →

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Hearty Minestrone Soup

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

My grandmother would make the best minestrone soup! This is what I call a “kitchen sink” soup. Everything is in there but… There is no right or wrong way to make this soup. There is a right and wrong way … Continue reading →

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Zuppa di Cozze – Mussels in Tomato Wine Sauce

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

When did macaroni become pasta? A reader of mine, Frankie, made a comment on a previous blog I posted about a poem he heard from Michael Savage,  a radio talk show host, called “When did Spaghetti Become Pasta?” I listened … Continue reading →

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Pasta Fasoli

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

In the Sicilian dialect that is what we call it, Pasta Fasoli. Macaroni and beans. A simple dish my grandmother made at a moments notice. At a high priced Italian restaurant they call it Pasta Fagioli, and charge you plenty. It’s … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Split Pea Soup

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Don’t ask for cheese My mother made a great split pea soup.  Nothing fancy, just great tasting. She did what many people do and saved the ham bone from a previous dinner of baked smoked ham to add to this soup. … Continue reading →

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