ITALIAN SOUP DUMPLINGS RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat, a turn of the pan
• Brown garlic, onion and lemon slices to caramelize surfaces then add herbs, peppercorns, stock, water and, most importantly, the large piece of rind
• Simmer 20 minutes then cool and strain
• Combine breadcrumbs and cream, and let stand for a few minutes
• Fluff moist breadcrumbs with fingertips and add to ground pork in mixing bowl
• Add salt, white pepper, egg, nutmeg, garlic, grated cheeses, EVOO and combine well
• Bring fortified stock to a low boil, add 3/4-inch rolled meatball/dumplings to the stock as you roll them
• Simmer 3-4 minutes then add pasta and cook 3-4 minutes more
• Wilt greens into soup, add lemon juice and serve in shallow bowls