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This elegant soup serves as the perfect base for tortellini or passatelli.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":180,"totalMinutes":195,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 capon (about 2kg), cleaned","name":"Capon","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole, cleaned","notes":"Approx 2 kg (4.4 lb)","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 liters of cold water","name":"Cold Water","quantity":4,"unit":"l","usQuantity":4.2,"usUnit":"quart","form":"cold","notes":"","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 large onion, peeled and halved","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled and halved","notes":"Large, yellow","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 large carrots, peeled","name":"Carrots","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled","notes":"Large","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 celery stalks","name":"Celery","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"Stalks","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 whole cloves","name":"Cloves","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"Can be stuck into the onion","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"6 black peppercorns","name":"Black Peppercorn","quantity":6,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Coarse salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"coarse","notes":"Adjust to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rinse the capon under cold water and ensure it is well cleaned. Place it into a very large stockpot.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rinse the capon under cold water and ensure it is well cleaned","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the 4 liters (4.2 qt) of cold water to the pot, ensuring the capon is completely submerged.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the 4 liters of cold water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the carrots, celery, and the onion halves (optionally charred for color). Stick the cloves into the onion and add the black peppercorns and a pinch of salt.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the carrots, celery, and the onion halves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. As soon as it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting to maintain a gentle simmer.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the water to a boil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"During the first 30 minutes, use a slotted spoon to skim off any gray foam or impurities that rise to the surface. This ensures a clear broth.","group":"Cooking","title":"During the first 30 minutes, use a slotted spoon","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cover the pot partially and let it simmer for at least 3 hours. The broth is ready when it is golden and aromatic.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cover the pot partially and let it simmer","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Carefully remove the capon and the vegetables. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a clean container.","group":"Finishing","title":"Carefully remove the capon and the vegetables","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"The secret to a perfectly clear broth is to maintain a very gentle simmer, often called 'a smile' in Italian kitchens. For a richer amber color, char the cut faces of the onion in a dry pan until blackened before adding them to the pot.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Emilian-Romagnol"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["Large stockpot","Slotted spoon","Fine-mesh sieve","Cheesecloth"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb"],"allergens":["celery"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":3.5,"unit":"l","note":"Strained broth"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth can be made 1-2 days in advance. In fact, chilling it overnight makes it easier to remove the solidified fat from the surface for a lighter result."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze in smaller portions.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil vigorously to keep the clarity."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbrodo_di_cappone_8cc587d3e6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4e7814eb-cd4d-479d-a422-fc1b6b33796c","imageAlt":"Brodo di Cappone — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["broth","festive","traditional","slow cooked","base recipe"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Brodo di Cappone","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:39:01.558Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:39:01.558Z","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":"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},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Tuscan"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"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","tags":["tuscan","rustic","bread-soup","vegetarian","comfort-food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":6},{"id":"minestrone_cf58d1f5e7","slug":"classic-italian-minestrone","title":"Classic Italian Minestrone","description":"A hearty, soul-warming Italian vegetable soup packed with seasonal greens, beans, and tender pasta in a rich tomato-herb broth.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["soup","main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","vegan","mediterranean","high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fminestrone_cf58d1f5e7%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9b1167fa-a3e7-4cb5-b4df-66b408af64da","imageAlt":"Classic Italian Minestrone — recipe cover","tags":["minestrone","italian","soup","vegetable","healthy","vegetarian","one pot"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":15,"stepCount":4}]}