Italian Comfort Stew (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1/2 cup chopped carrots
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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4 tablespoons butter, split into 2 portions
→ Soup Base
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
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4 cups chicken stock made from bones
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1 cup small pasta like pastina or orzo
→ Finishing Touches
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for topping
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A dash of lemon juice, to taste
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1 large egg, beaten thoroughly
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
# Instructions:
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Grab a big pot and heat up 2 tablespoons of butter at medium heat. Toss in the onions, celery, and carrots, cooking them until they're soft and smell amazing.
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Mix in the chopped garlic and cook just long enough for the smell to bloom—about half a minute.
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Gently pour the chicken broth into the pot. Add turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Let it all heat up until it's simmering.
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Stir the pasta into the hot broth and let it cook until tender. Check the package for timing to make it just right.
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Turn off the heat. Drop the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in and stir with the Parmesan cheese until everything melts together.
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Let the soup cool slightly. Slowly pour in the beaten egg, stirring all the time, to make lovely egg ribbons.
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Top with fresh parsley and add a splash of lemon juice just before serving for a fresh kick.
# Notes:
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This warm, cozy dish brings Italian comfort classics together, perfect for warming you up on chilly days.
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Known playfully as 'Italian Penicillin,' it’s a nod to how soothing and healing this dish feels, much like grandma's chicken soup.