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Virtù is the most famous traditional soup of Teramo cuisine. It is traditionally prepared in spring by combining fresh and dried legumes, vegetables, and various meats.

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Virtù is a rich soup traditionally cooked on May 1st in Teramo to utilize leftovers from winter. It combines dozens of ingredients slow-cooked for hours. Locals and visitors can easily find this authentic dish in restaurants across the town center marked on the Map.

Ingredients

  • Dried beans and chickpeas
  • Fresh peas and broad beans
  • Tomatoes, carrots, and celery
  • Pork meat pieces and bones
  • Various fresh herbs and pasta shapes

Preparation

  1. Soak the dried legumes overnight and boil them separately.
  2. Boil the meat and bones in a large pot with fresh herbs to make a rich broth.
  3. Chop and add fresh vegetables and greens into the simmering broth.
  4. Combine all ingredients, legumes, and pasta pieces into one pot and simmer on low heat until thickened.

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