Zuppa Paysanne

(The Peasant’s Rich Soup)

Bruno Franchino, Arvier, Aosta

(Yield: 4 servings)

1 loaf day-old Italian bread

¼ pound Fontina cheese (8 to 10 thin slices)

¼ pound Toma cheese (8 to 10 thin slices)

½ cup grated Parmigiano cheese

4 cups chicken or beef broth (warm)

1. Cut the bread into ¾-inch slices.

2.Using a 9x12 baking dish, alternate layers of bread and Fontina/Toma cheese. Sprinkle Parmigiano on top.

3.Pour warm broth over dish and bake in oven preheated to 350°F for approx. 10 minutes.

Serve immediately with some of the broth.

Alternatively, you can use 4 individual oven bowls. Layer as above.