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.

Modified Corn Starch, Sweet Whey (milk), Maltodextrin, Sunflower Oil, Dehydrated Onions, Dried Porcini Mushrooms, Sea Salt, Yeast Extract. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Garlic, Salt, Potato Granules, Sodium Caseinate (milk), Natural Flavors, Corn Meal, Sugar, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Monosodium Glutamate, Mono And Diglycerides, Natural Tocopherols, Spices, Dehydrated Chicken, Sodium Aluminosilicate And/or Silicon Dioxide (flow Agent), Celery Extract.

Cooking: Makes 1 quart of soup. 1. Bring 4-1/2 cups (36 oz.) of water to a boil. 2. Whisk in soup mix. Stir frequently to avoid possible overflow. 3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Soup should bubble during cooking. Stir occasionally. 4. Remove from heat. Serve and enjoy.