Italian Soups Recipes - Peasant Soup (Zuppa Rustica) Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 carrots, chopped

• 1 small cabbage, chopped

• 2 onions, chopped

• 225 g/8 oz fresh or frozen peas

• 225 g/8 oz fresh or frozen broad (lima) beans

• 4 leeks, chopped

• 3 potatoes, chopped

• 225 g/8 oz bacon, rinded and chopped

• 1.2 liters/2 pts/5 cups chicken or vegetable stock

• 6 small Italian sausages, halved

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Fresh bread, to serve

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Method:

1. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the chopped bacon. Add the stock and bring to the boil.

2. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add the sausages and cook for 15 minutes. Season and serve in large bowls with fresh bread.