{"id":"acquacotta_35a4938107","slug":"acquacotta","title":"Acquacotta","description":"A traditional Tuscan 'cooked water' soup that transforms simple, humble ingredients like stale bread, onions, and greens into a rich and comforting meal topped with a poached egg.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil","name":"Extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"extra-virgin","notes":"","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 large red onions, thinly sliced","name":"Red Onions","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"red","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 celery stalks, chopped","name":"Celery","quantity":2,"unit":"stalk","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"stalk","form":"chopped","notes":"","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 pinch red pepper flakes","name":"Red Pepper Flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"dried","notes":"","group":"Soup Base","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"400g canned tomatoes, crushed","name":"Canned Tomatoes","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":14.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"crushed","notes":"canned","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 liter vegetable broth or water","name":"Vegetable Broth","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"4 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"or water","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"4 thick slices stale sourdough bread","name":"Sourdough Bread","quantity":4,"unit":"slice","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"slice","form":"stale, thick slices","notes":"crusty","group":"Serving","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"4 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Serving","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"50g Pecorino Toscano cheese, grated","name":"Pecorino","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"grated","notes":"Toscano preferred","group":"Serving","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Soup Base","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and celery. Sauté for about 10-12 minutes until the onions are soft and golden.","group":"Base Preparation","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Base Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the red pepper flakes and crushed tomatoes. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.","group":"Base Preparation","title":"Stir in the red pepper flakes and crushed tomatoes","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Base Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the vegetable broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes.","group":"Simmering","title":"Pour in the vegetable broth","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Carefully crack the eggs into the simmering soup, one at a time, keeping them separate. Cover the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.","group":"Poaching Eggs","title":"Carefully crack the eggs","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Poaching Eggs"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place a slice of stale bread in the bottom of each serving bowl. Ladle the soup over the bread, making sure each bowl gets one poached egg.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place a slice of stale bread","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Finish with a generous sprinkle of grated Pecorino Toscano and a drizzle of fresh olive oil.","group":"Assembly","title":"Finish with a generous sprinkle of grated Pecorino Toscano and a drizzle…","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Acquacotta was originally a peasant dish made by shepherds. The key is using good quality extra-virgin olive oil and stale, crusty bread that can absorb the broth without falling apart completely.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Tuscan"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","poach","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Ladle","Serving bowls"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup base (before adding eggs and bread) can be made a day in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store the soup base separately from bread. Reheat and add fresh eggs when serving.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop until simmering."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facquacotta_35a4938107%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=86370670-935d-4563-928b-9138d46b1047","imageAlt":"Acquacotta — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tuscan","rustic","bread-soup","vegetarian","comfort-food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Acquacotta","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:41:03.208Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:41:03.208Z","related":[{"id":"stracciatella_b04893ed16","slug":"italian-stracciatella-soup","title":"Italian Stracciatella Soup","description":"A classic, comforting Italian egg drop soup featuring a savory chicken broth filled with delicate 'rags' of egg, salty Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Roman"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fstracciatella_b04893ed16%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=74780e48-d539-44b4-abe2-7523f99ed1a8","imageAlt":"Italian Stracciatella Soup — recipe cover","tags":["italian","soup","egg drop","quick","comfort food","stracciatella"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5},{"id":"brodo_di_cappone_8cc587d3e6","slug":"brodo-di-cappone","title":"Brodo di Cappone","description":"A refined, golden, and deeply flavorful traditional Italian capon broth, historically served for Christmas and festive occasions. 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