Tasty Spring Soup Called Garmugia

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of spring with Garmugia, a delightful Tuscan soup that combines fresh seasonal vegetables and tender ground meat for a hearty yet light meal. Packed with crisp asparagus, sweet green peas, and zucchini, this traditional Italian recipe comes to life with the richness of extra-virgin olive oil and aromatic garlic. Simmered in a savory chicken or vegetable stock, it’s seasoned to perfection with parsley and a touch of black pepper. Perfectly versatile, Garmugia can be elevated with stale bread cubes for dipping or a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese for a comforting finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot spring soup is a wholesome, satisfying dish that’s both easy to make and irresistibly fresh. Ideal for light lunches or cozy dinners, Garmugia is a must-try for fans of authentic, healthy Italian recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 200 grams Ground beef or veal
• 200 grams Fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 150 grams Fresh green peas
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 1 liter Chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 cups Stale bread, cubed (optional, for serving)
• 4 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 4

Add the ground beef or veal to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and fully cooked.

Step 5

Stir in the asparagus, peas, and zucchini, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a gentle boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with optional stale bread cubes on the side for dipping and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2420.2 grams (2420.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2542

Total Fat 105.90g	136%
Saturated Fat 29.20g	146%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 176mg	59%
Sodium 8833mg	384%
Total Carbohydrate 295.50g	107%
Dietary Fiber 32.50g	116%
Total Sugars 39.10g
Protein 112.90g	226%

Vitamin D 8IU	40%
Calcium 798mg	61%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 2965mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 45.7%