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Alphabet Soup - {Zuppa Di Alfabeto}

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Date Added:	February 29, 2008
Calories:	388
Serves:	0
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Italian / Pasta / Pizza, Soups / Stews

Ingredients:

2                   onions
2                   leeks, bulb part only
2     large         carrots
                    cut into chunks
2                   potatoes
3                   celery ribs
5                   ripe plum tomatoes
1     large         garlic clove
1                   small bunch fresh Italian parsley
4     sprigs        fresh thyme
1                   bay leaf
1     teaspoon      black peppercorns
4                   whole cloves - (to 5)
                    Fine sea salt
2     tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
8     cups          water
1                   cut alphabet macaroni

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

Put all the ingredients except the macaroni in a large stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered for 2 hours.
Place a large colander lined with damp cheesecloth over a large bowl. Strain the broth through the colander, pressing n the vegetables with the back of a wooden spoon the release al the juices. Discard the solids in the colander.
Return the soup to a soup pot and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until the pasta is al dente. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Note: Cubes of fresh mozzarella cheese are delicious stirred into the soup just before serving.
This recipe yields about 2 quarts.

Notes:
Recipe from Mangia Pasta!" by Mary A. Esposito, (Morrow Cookbooks, 1998)

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Added On: February 29, 2008

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