Dead-Bones L'Ossa Morte

Ingredients

• 2 pounds smoked pork bones
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, and paprika and cook for another 1 minute.
4. Add the smoked pork bones and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, and white wine to the pot.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes.
7. Remove the soup from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
8. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Dead-Bones L'Ossa Morte is a traditional Italian soup that has been enjoyed for centuries.
• Smoked pork bones are the key to creating the unique smoky flavor of the soup.
• This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.