I can already hear some of you saying, "Veal meatball and what soup?" I'm glad you asked. Broccoli Rabe is a leafy green vegetable that is slightly bitter and very popular in Southern Italy. It is also known as Rapini or just Rabe. Although you'd assume it's a relative of broccoli, it's actually closely related to turnips. It's a very healthy vegetable, loaded with vitamins A and C and lots of potassium. I really enjoy the little bit of bitterness and also the fact that you can do so many things with it. It's great in soups, pastas, just as a side, sauteed with olive oil and garlic (really, what isn't good sauteed with olive oil and garlic??), or even made into a pesto.
