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This is a list of notable Italian soups. Soups are sometimes served as the '' primo'', or first course in
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. In some regions of Italy, such as
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, soup is eaten more than pasta.


Italian soups

* Acquacotta – originally a
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, its preparation and consumption dates back to
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Bagnun Bagnun is a soup, with anchovies as the primary ingredient, which originated in the 19th century near Sestri Levante in the province of Genoa ( Italy). History Originally, bagnun was cooked by the crews of typical fishing boats called leudi. ...
'' – based mainly on
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Buridda Buridda is a seafood soup or stew in Italian cuisine from Liguria in northern Italy. Some preparations may be slow-cooked, while others are cooked in a relatively short amount of time (9–10 minutes). It has also been described as a stew, or as ...
'' – a
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soup or stew from
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* '' Garmugia'' – originated in
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, central
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Ginestrata Ginestrata is a soup in Italian cuisine that originated in Tuscany, Northern Italy that can be described as a thin, lightly spiced Egg (food), egg-based soup. Egg yolks, Stock (food), chicken stock, Marsala wine or white wine, butter, nutmeg and su ...
'' – originated in Tuscany, Northern Italy, and can be described as a thin, lightly spiced egg-based soup *
Macaroni soup Macaroni soup is soup that includes macaroni. The food is a traditional dish in Italy, and is sometimes served with beans, which is known as ''pasta e fagioli'', and was also included in ''Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management'' where the con ...
– a traditional dish in Italy that is sometimes served with beans, which is known as '' pasta e fagioli'' * '' Maccu'' – a Sicilian soup and also a foodstuff that is prepared with dried and crushed
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(also known as broad beans) and
fennel Fennel (''Foeniculum vulgare'') is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized ...
as primary ingredients. It dates back to ancient history. *
Minestra di ceci Minestra di ceci (chickpea soup) is a soup in Italian cuisine prepared with chickpeas as a primary ingredient. Dried chickpeas that have been soaked or canned chickpeas may be used. Additional ingredients can vary, and may include foods such as ...
– prepared with chickpeas as a main ingredient, it is a common soup in the
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region of Italy. * ''Minestra maritata'' or Italian wedding soup *
Minestrone Minestrone (; ) is a thick soup of Italian origin made with vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice, sometimes both. Common ingredients include beans, onions, celery, carrots, leaf vegetables, stock, parmesan cheese and tomatoes ...
– a thick soup of Italian origin made with vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice. Common ingredients include beans, onions, celery, carrots, stock, and tomatoes. * '' Panada'' – In northeastern
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, it serves as an inexpensive meal in the poor areas of the countryside. It may be enriched with
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, beef
broth Broth, also known as bouillon (), is a savory liquid made of water in which meat, fish or vegetables have been simmered for a short period of time. It can be eaten alone, but it is most commonly used to prepare other dishes, such as soups, ...
, and grated cheese. It was frequently prepared as a meal for elderly or ill people. * ''
Pappa al pomodoro (; translating to "tomato mush") is a thick Tuscan bread soup typically prepared with fresh tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, basil, and various other fresh ingredients. It is usually made with stale or leftover bread, and can be served hot, ...
'' – a thick Tuscan soup typically prepared with fresh tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, basil, and various other fresh ingredients * '' Ribollita'' – a famous Tuscan
soup Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold), that is made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, milk, or water. Hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling soli ...
, a hearty potage made with bread and vegetables. There are many variations but the main ingredients always include leftover bread, cannellini beans and inexpensive vegetables such as carrot, cabbage, beans, silverbeet,
cavolo nero Lacinato kale (, ) or, in Italian and often in English, (, ; literally "black cabbage") is a variety of kale with a long tradition in Italian cuisine, especially that of Tuscany. It is also known as Tuscan kale, Italian kale, dinosaur kale, ka ...
, and onion. Its name literally means "reboiled". *'' Sciusceddu'' – prepared using meatballs and eggs as primary ingredients * Soup alla Canavese – made from white stock, tomato puree, butter, carrot, celery, onion, cauliflower, bacon fat, Parmesan cheese, parsley, sage, salt and pepper * '' Stracciatella'' – consists of meat broth and small shreds of an egg-based mixture, prepared by drizzling the mixture into boiling broth and stirring * Soup alla modenese – made with stock, spinach, butter, salt, eggs, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg and croutons *
Walnut soup Walnut soup is a broth-based or cream-based soup prepared using walnuts as a main ingredient. It is sometimes prepared in combinations using other ingredients, such as "pumpkin and walnut soup". Walnut soup is a part of the cuisines of China, Ital ...
– prepared in the region of
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, which has a significant amount of walnut groves * ''
Zuppa toscana Zuppa toscana is a broad based term, literally meaning "Tuscan soup" but in Italy it is called "Minestra di Pane" meaning "Bread Soup". Classic zuppa toscana normally is a soup made from kale, zucchini, cannellini beans, potatoes, celery, carro ...
'' – made with
Italian sausage In North America, Italian sausage (''salsiccia'' in Italian) most often refers to a style of pork sausage. The sausage is often noted for being seasoned with fennel as the primary seasoning. In Italy, however, a wide variety of sausages are made ...
, crushed red peppers, diced white onion, bacon, garlic puree, chicken bouillon, heavy cream, and potatoes


See also

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List of Italian dishes This is a list of Italian dishes and foods. Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots as far back as the 4th century BC. Italian cuisine has its origins in Etruscan, ancient Greek, and anci ...
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List of soups This is a list of notable soups. Soups have been made since Ancient history, ancient times. Some soups are served with large chunks of meat or vegetables left in the liquid, while others are served as a broth. A broth is a flavored liquid usua ...
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List of stews This is a list of notable stews. A stew is a combination of solid food ingredients that have been cooked in liquid and served in the resultant gravy. Ingredients in a stew can include any combination of vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, bean ...


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