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Imagine Eating This Romanesco Broccoli Soup on a Rainy Day in Rome
Romanesco broccoli / Photo: Konstantinos Dimitros via Shutterstock
Difficulty Level
Low
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Cost
Low
Of course standard green broccoli can be used when making this soup, but if you can find broccolo romanesco, also known as cavolo romano or Roman cauliflower, you are on your way to eating like a true Italian. Romanesco broccoli is technically an edible flower and is easily recognized by its eye-catching fractal appearance. It is grown in the region of Lazio, home to Rome and hence its name. In Italy, it is typically consumed raw, steamed, boiled, roasted or sauteed. It has a del