Gazpacho "Stellino Style"
Place the tomatoes in a blender and process to a smooth consistency. In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes with the additional ingredients and stir well to incorporate all flavors. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve topped with finely
Butternut Squash Soup with Cannellini Beans and Ham
Add the oil and garlic to a nonstick pot. Stir while cooking over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic starts to brown. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in
Lentil Soup with Sausages
Stir the oil and the garlic in a nonstick pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes, stir, and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic starts to brown. Reduce the heat to medium and add the
Mussels Soup with Brandy and Saffron
Add the oil and garlic to a nonstick pot and stir while cooking over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes, stir, and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic starts to brown. Reduce heat to medium. Add
Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
Coat the bottom of a nonstick skillet with oil and heat to a sizzle over medium heat.Reduce heat to medium-low, add the prosciutto slices, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn the prosciutto slices while cooking until they dry out and
Sicilian Fish Soup
Heat the olive oil in a medium stockpot set on medium-high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes, Add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and curry powder and cook for 3 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Stir in
Mussel Soup with Curry
My father, Don Vincenzo, built quite a reputation with this dish. I borrowed this recipe and took it with me to every restaurant where I worked. As my father used to say, “The real magic of food lies in the
Onion Soup with Gorgonzola & Prosciutto
Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven set on medium-high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, basil, sage, red pepper flakes and half of the prosciutto. Cook for 12
Sicilian Bread Soup
In a large pot, cook the garlic and red pepper flakes in the 6 tablespoons olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery, and cook 5 more minutes, stirring well. Add the
Pea Soup with Confit of Peppers & Shrimp
To prepare the Confit of Peppers & Shrimp: Cook the shrimp or prawns in 1 teaspoon of the extra virgin olive oil for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, place the cooked shrimp or prawns in a bowl. Cook the remaining olive