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Lesso (Bollito)

Ingredients
 2 lbs Chuck Roast
 2 Carrots
 2 Zucchini
 2 Medium Potatoes
 2 Stalks of Celery
 2 Medium Onions
 1 Bunch of Swiss Chard
 2 Cloves of Garlic
 5 Sage Leaves
 5 Basil Leaves
 1 Rosemary Twig
 1 Thyme Twig
 2 tsp Oregano
 2 tsp Marjoram
 1 Bunch Italian Parsley
 2 Bay Leaves
 2 tsp Salt
 1 tsp Black Pepper
 Extra Virgin Olive OIl (optional)
 Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
Directions
1

Wash the chuck roast and trip all of the excess fat, then place in a large pot.

2

Wash all of the vegetables and cut into manageable pieces, then place in the pot.

3

Add all herbs and seasonings to the pot.

4

Add 2 quarts of water.

5

Bring the entire pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 90 Minutes

6

When done, remove the meat, chop into large pieces, and set it aside.

7

Allow the broth and vegetables to cool for 30 Minutes

8

Blend the mixture of broth, herbs and vegetables until creamy.

9

Add the chopped up beef to the blended broth

10

Bring the soup back to a boil, add some angel hair pasta, and serve with parmesan cheese

Serving Suggestions for the Beef
Olive Oil and Parmesan
11

Simply top with a little extra virgin olive oil & high quality Parmesan cheese (Reggiano is best). This is incredibly simple and delicious.

Mayonnaise
12

A very popular way to serve the beef in Italy is with mayonnaise.. especially if it is home made!

Garlic Sauce
13

Make a simple sauce with Italian parsley, garlic, salt, pepper & olive oil. Drizzle it over the beef... Fantastic!

Chopped in the Soup:
14

Chop up the meat and place back in the pot when you bring it all back to a boil for a richer soup.