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Zuppa di Ceci e Verza alla Calabrese

In this special, cabbage, sausage, celery, onions, and pork create a fresh vegetal edge with pleasant bitterness and full-bodied savory richness.

Archive view of Zuppa di Ceci e Verza alla Calabrese plated at Davanti
Photo: Davanti Ristorante archive

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About the dish

Zuppa di Ceci e Verza alla Calabrese is anchored by cabbage, sausage, celery, and onions. Slow cooking gives it time to soften, concentrate, and gather savory depth. In the dish, cabbage supplies a fresh vegetal edge with pleasant bitterness, while sausage adds full-bodied savory richness and celery adds a clear, distinctive flavor of its own.

It opens a window onto southern traditions shaped by preserved foods, aromatic herbs and the warmth of peperoncino. In the dish, cabbage contributes a fresh vegetal edge with pleasant bitterness, giving that cultural setting a sensory anchor.

Ingredients and preparation can change. Please ask our team about current availability and dietary needs before ordering.