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A cornerstone of the traditional cuisine in Viterbo, this rustic soup combines stale bread and wild greens into a hearty dish.
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Ingredients
- Slices of stale bread
- Wild chicory or fresh greens
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic and chili pepper
- Eggs
- Tomato sauce
Preparation
- Sauté garlic, chili pepper, and olive oil in a deep pot.
- Add tomatoes and chopped wild greens, then pour in water and bring to a boil.
- Crack the eggs directly into the simmering broth and cook gently.
- Arrange the stale bread slices in serving bowls and ladle the hot soup and eggs over them.
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