Acquacotta - Cooked Water Recipe

Chop the pancetta very finely, dice all the vegetables, crush the garlic. Put the pork fat, olive oil, onion, garlic and chili pepper in a large pot and cook over a medium flame till the onions are cooked. Then add all the vegetables and about a quart of water. Bring to boil and then simmer till vegetables are cooked (approx. 45 minutes).

Variation: Once the soup is nearly cooked, crack and scramble an egg over it and allow the egg to cook.

To serve, place 2-3 day old bread in bottom of your soup bowls and ladle the soup over them. You can also add a splash of olive oil and chili pepper flakes to taste.