*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Italian Chowder

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chowder

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  pound         Salami -- chop
   2      tablespoons   Olive oil
   1                    Onion -- chop
   6      cups          Water
   2                    Carrots -- slice
   2      cups          Cabbage -- shred coarse
     2/3  cup           Celery w/leaves -- chop
                        Salt and cayenne
  19      ounces        Can chick-peas -- drain
     1/2  cup           Uncooked macaroni
  10      milliliters   Garlic -- mince
   2      tablespoons   Parsley -- mince
     1/2  cup           Romano cheese
     1/2  cup           Light cream
                        Few escarole leaves -- chop

Brown salami in olive oil. Add onion and brown lightly. Add next 6 ingredients.
 Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Add chick-peas and simmer for 30 minutes.
 Add macaroni and simmer for 20 minutes longer. Just before serving, stir in 
garlic, paralic, Romano, cream and escarole. Serve with additional cheese.

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