Soup, Porcini Mushroom

Premium. There is nothing quite as satisfying as a bowl of rich, hearty soup. Soups are eaten in almost every corner of the world and over the years, certain soups have become associated with particular countries. Italy is no exception with several regions boasting claim to some of the world's best soups. Alessi Porcini Mushroom Soup epitomizes comfort food, perfect for a cold day or any day. The addition of porcini mushrooms makes this soup a hearty and fragrant choice. Found in the woodlands of Italy, the porcini mushrooms add an earthy quality to an already unique soup. People today eat soup for different reasons that they did yesteryear. Once considered an inexpensive meal for the poor, soup has become popular among the health conscious consumers of today. There is a saying about soups in Southern Italy that states, Sette cose fa la zuppa which translates to Soup does seven things. It relieves your hunger, quenches your thirst, fills your stomach, cleans your teeth, makes you sleep, helps you digest and colors your cheeks. Give Alessi soups a try and let us know if the old saying might still prove to be right. Try our other traditional soups and Buon Appetito! www.alessifoods.com.