Zuppa toscana
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| Type | Soup |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Tuscany |
| Main ingredients | Sausage, potatoes, white beans, kale |
Zuppa toscana is a broad term, literally meaning 'Tuscan[1] soup',[2] though in Italy it is called "minestra di pane", meaning 'bread soup'. Though there can be many variations on the same Italian food,[3] and though there are certainly many variations under the umbrella of the term 'zuppa toscana', classic zuppa toscana's main ingredients are cannellini beans, potatoes, and kale. A North American version, popularized by Olive Garden and made with Italian sausage, crushed red pepper, diced white onion, bacon, garlic purée, chicken bouillon, heavy cream, potatoes, and kale[4] is richer than the original.
History
According to the older generation, minestra di pane (zuppa toscana’s ancestor) was originally created as a way to use up leftover, stale bread.[5] For the poor, it was a waste to throw this bread away; instead they made a watery soup out of it.[5] Minestra di pane has been part of Italian culture for a long time—so long, in fact, that there are legends about Leonardo da Vinci eating it himself.[5] This soup has become part of the Tuscan identity.[5][6]
Over time, minestra di pane was modified into zuppa toscana. Recently, this form has been made popular by Olive Garden. [citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ "Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ Burros, Marian (1992-11-25). "Eating Well". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ "Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana: Tuscan Soup Recipe made at the restaurant". www.tuscanrecipes.com. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ a b c d Sutton, David E. (December 2004). "Around the Tuscan Table: Food, Family, and Gender in Twentieth-Century Florence. Carole M. Counihan". Journal of Anthropological Research. 60 (4): 587–589. doi:10.1086/jar.60.4.3631155. ISSN 0091-7710.
- ^ "Minestra di Pane Recipe - Tuscan Vegetable and Bread Soup". Organic Tuscany Cookbook. 2010-10-25. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
