Garmugia, also referred to as gramugia,[1] is an Italian soup originally from Lucca, Tuscany.[2][3] The soup's use in the cuisine of Lucca dates back to the 17th century.[2][4] Garmugia has been described as "a hearty soup"[5] that is "unknown outside of the province"[2] in Italy.
Ingredients[edit]
Primary ingredients include chicken or vegetable stock or broth, asparagus, artichoke hearts, fava beans, peas, onion and meats, such as pancetta and veal.[2][3] Carrot, celery and beet leaves may also be used.[2][6] The pancetta and veal may be used in relatively small portions, to add flavor to the soup.[2] Some versions may be prepared using lean ground beef,[3][6] beefsteak[7] or sausage,[8] and some may include cheese such as Parmesan or pecorino.[7] Seasonings may include salt and pepper.[2] It may be served poured atop toasted bread[2][3] or croutons.[7]
Preparation[edit]
Garmugia may be prepared seasonally, when its primary vegetable ingredients are harvested in the spring.[2] The soup may be cooked in an earthenware vessel.[3] Total cooking times can vary between approximately 30 minutes[2][3] to over 2 hours.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ The Foods of Italy. p. 99.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Cucina Povera: Tuscan Peasant Cooking. p. 63.
- ^ a b c d e f A Culinary Traveller in Tuscany. pp. 77–78.
- ^ Guide to Italy. p. 207.
- ^ Halpern's guide to the essential restaurants of Italy. p. 72.
- ^ a b c Tuscan Cuisine. p. 19.
- ^ a b c Cucina Italiana. Ediz. Inglese. p. 48.
- ^ The Rough Guide to Tuscany & Umbria. p. 293.
Further reading[edit]
- 365 giorni di buona tavola (in Italian). pp. 270–271.