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Acquacotta Soup Recipe: A Rustic Italian Delight

Acquacotta Soup Recipe

The Acquacotta Soup Recipe is a comforting, traditional Tuscan dish made from simple ingredients like vegetables, tomatoes, and stale bread. It’s perfect for a hearty meal that brings the taste of Italy right to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 onions chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 ripe tomatoes diced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 4 slices of stale rustic bread
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Pecorino cheese or oregano for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onions, carrots, and celery. Dice the tomatoes and set them aside.
  2. Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until they soften and turn golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and tomatoes: Stir in the garlic and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes break down and form a thick base, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Pour in the stock: Slowly add the vegetable or chicken stock to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
  5. Season and simmer: Add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let the soup simmer, allowing all the flavors to combine.
  6. Serve with bread: Tear the slices of stale bread into bowls. Pour the hot soup over the bread, letting it soak up the broth.

Notes

For extra flavor, top the soup with a sprinkle of Pecorino cheese or oregano.
Use vegetable stock for a lighter version or chicken stock for a richer taste.
Acquacotta is traditionally a rustic dish, so don’t worry about making perfect cuts of vegetables—it’s meant to feel homemade.