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A small version of the bow-tie or butterfly shaped pasta, farfalle. It is basically a smaller version of farfalle pasta and it is most often used in soups.

Tiny pasta that is added to a very light soup or just a broth. If not available substitute pastina.

Short chunky pieces of pasta with ridges circling the pasta, which form a shape that resembles the grill of a radiator.

A name given to an Italian soup that is often served for holidays or events, but is not actually a soup served specifically for weddings.

A type of soup that has historical roots from the east coast of the U.S. to Jamacia. The recipes for Pepper Pot Soup vary from region to region, but a few of the common ingredients any of which may be added to make the soup include: beef stock, honeycomb tripe or corned beef, callaloo, kale, onions, okra, chile peppers, potatoes, pasta, and spices.

Tiny solid beads of pasta that are generally used in light or broth based soups.

Short thin strands of pasta which have a slight curve to them. They are generallu used in soups.

A wide flat ribbon pasta that is approximately 5/8 to 1 inch in width. It is available with straight edges or rippled edges.

Coarse ground Greek pasta made from semolina grain, which is traditionally combined with wheat flour, milk, and eggs to make a side dish similar to soup.

A short, curved tublar pasta with a ruffled edge that runs along the length of the outside curve. Suitable for serving with meat sauces and for use in casseroles, Creste Di Gallli is named for the crest on a rooster's head.

Thick and creamy in texture, this soup is basically made with cheddar cheese, water and flavorings. It is a type of soup most often prepared for use as an ingredient in other recipes rather than a soup to be served with sandwiches or salads.

A name given to a wide variety of fresh sausages produced with seasonings and ingredients that duplicate or are similar to or are actually the same as the Italian methods used for making their sausages.

A small ribbon pasta formed into a curved shape. Ricciutelle is made into several types of shapes, either a corkscrew shape (similar to fusilli, rotini and rotelle) or simply as a short curl formed like a small ribbon that has been curled slightly.

A traditional Italian vegetable soup originating from the Tuscan region of Italy. Translated, Acqua Cotta means cooked water.

A variety of lean sausage made from turkey meat and a mixture of fat, salt, and seasonings. A variety of sizes are available ranging from small link size portions to rings of sausage measuring approximately 12 inches in length.

Prepared like a hearty chicken chowder, this soup is made with ingredients common in many southwestern U.S.

A term used to describe a variety of food tastes, methods of preparation, food products, food dishes, wines, and liqueurs that come from the Abruzzo region of Italy.

A round pork sausage from the cervelat family of sausages, which is fine textured and has a mild, somewhat bland flavor.

A type of sausage with origins in Bologna, Italy that is made from a combination of beef and pork. In the U.S.

Pronounced so-tairn or soh-tehrn. An appellation that produces outstanding sweet wines that have become famous throughout the world.