Soup in a Bag

Minestra Nel Sacchetto

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      45 min

Appears in
Les Dames d'Escoffier New York Cookbook: Stirring the Pot

By Silvia Baldini and Sharon Franke

Published 2023

  • About

“Soup in a Bag” is almost unknown in the United States, but it’s common in Northern Italy. It’s a great meal starter when the weather gets colder and comfort is needed. What I like best about this recipe is its simplicity and its frugal nature. No particular cooking skills are required, and the ingredients are humble and readily available in anyone’s pantry and fridge.

Chicken or beef broth is enriched with roughly hand-cut, silky-smooth, pillowy squares made from a quick dough. The