Zuppa Povera

13 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. marrow of beef bone or virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. seeded, chopped and skinned tomatoes
  • 2 c. fresh chicken broth
  • 2 c. hot water
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • chopped flat Italian parsley
  • 1/2 c. cooked rice
  • 1 egg per person (4 to 6)
  • fresh spinach

Directions

  1. 1
    Boil rice in 1 1/2 cups water and set aside.
  2. 2
    Heat marrow, then add onion and celery and cook to wilt down.
  3. 3
    Add 2 cups fresh spinach.
  4. 4
    Cover and cook down.
  5. 5
    Add tomatoes and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Then add chicken broth and water, tomato paste, salt, pepper and parsley.
  7. 7
    Cover.
  8. 8
    Raise heat and cook 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add rice and cover and cook until it comes to a slow boil.
  10. 10
    Crack eggs into soup and cook a few minutes to poach.
  11. 11
    Don't let eggs touch. Top with fresh Romano cheese when serving.

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