Alphabet Soup - {Zuppa Di Alfabeto}

Recipe Ingredients

2		Onions - peeled and quartered
2		Leeks, bulb part only - cut into quarters
2		Carrots - peeled, and (large)
		Cut into chunks
2		Potatoes - peeled and quarted
3		Celery ribs - cut into chunks
5		Ripe plum tomatoes - cut into chunks
1		Garlic clove - peeled (large)
1		Small bunch fresh Italian parsley
4 sections		Fresh thyme
1		Bay leaf
1 teaspoon	5ml	Black peppercorns - crushed
4		Whole cloves - (to 5)
		Fine sea salt - to taste
2 tablespoons	30ml	Fresh lemon juice
8 cups	1896ml	Water
1		Cut alphabet macaroni

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
Ciao Italia at http://www.ciaoitalia.com

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