
Veal and Parmesan Soup Quenelles (Minestra)
Finely puréed veal and ham, enriched with Parmesan and a soft bread paste, formed into small dumplings and poached in hot broth for an elegant soup course.
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Hearty soups and comforting stews inspired by traditional, time-tested recipes.

Finely puréed veal and ham, enriched with Parmesan and a soft bread paste, formed into small dumplings and poached in hot broth for an elegant soup course.

Whipped egg whites folded with semolina, poached directly in boiling broth until they float. A traditional way to add substance to clear vegetable soups.

A sweet-tart sour cherry soup enriched with egg yolk and sour cream, served alongside cubes of a poached egg and breadcrumb dumpling.

A veal and root vegetable soup thickened with a roux, enriched with egg yolk and buttermilk, and finished with a touch of vinegar.

Dried mushrooms simmered with soup vegetables and finished with a sour cream and flour thickener — a simple, deeply flavored home-style soup.

Young nettles simmered into a paprika roux, enriched with aged cheese and eggs, served with a fried egg on top.

Chicken simmered with sugar-caramelized quince wedges in a light, roux-thickened broth, lightly seasoned with white pepper.

Rich beef bone broth simmered with golden pan-fried dumplings stuffed with seasoned ground beef, finished with a light roux and fresh lemon juice.

A hearty soup of leek, spinach, and aged sheep's cheese, thickened with a paprika roux and finished with carefully tempered eggs.