Chickpea Soup (Minestra di Ceci)

This is a hearty, nourishing staple from the Tuscan countryside, where the depth of flavour relies entirely on the slow softening of the soffritto and the quality of the pulses. The chickpeas become buttery and tender against the mineral brightness of fresh spinach, creating a thick, comforting consistency. It is a soul-warming dish that perfectly captures the unpretentious, vegetable-led nature of Italian home cooking.

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