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.

Hints

Cubes of fresh mozzarella cheese are delicious stirred into the soup just before serving.

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

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