Minestra Maritata
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Recipe type: soups
 
Courtesy of Brian Gojdics Tutta Bella, Seattle, WA
Ingredients
  • Prosciutto brodo
  • ½ pound prosciutto end pieces
Instructions
  1. In a heavy bottom stock pot, add the prosciutto pieces and ½ gallon of cold water.
  2. Bring it up to a simmer and let it simmer for about an hour to pull as much flavor as possible from the prosciutto.
  3. Strain the broth into a bowl and discard prosciutto pieces.
  4. Let the brodo cool in your refrigerator.
  5. The fat will rise to the surface and harden as it cools.
  6. Once hardened, remove the fat and set broth aside
Recipe by Pizza Today at https://pizzatoday.com/recipes/salads-sandwiches-soups/minestra-maritata