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pepperoni soup

from mom's "soups" recipe book (by Irena Chalmers)

any fresh vegetabls can be used to make this soup, but be sure not to cook them until they have lost their crispness

serves 6

• 1 medium sized zucchini
• 2 carrots
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced firm sausage (e.g. pepperoni or salami)
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
• 1/2 cup ditalini (or other small sized macaroni), cooked al dente 3 handsful of no yolks broad noodles

cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the central part, leaving behinda thin shell. cut shell into matchsticks 1.5" x 1/8" in size. simmer in 1/4 cup salted water for four minutes. drain and rinse under cold water. cut the carrots the same way and cook in the same way for six minutes.

bring the chicken broth to simmering point and add the onion, sausage and basil. simmer for 10 minutes and add the chicken, ditalini or other small sized macaroni, and the vegetables. cook until hot

Posted by Dave at March 25, 2004 08:03 PM | TrackBack