Zuppa Di Provolone (Provolone Cheese Soup)

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	pound	provolone cheese -- mild sliced
5	ounces	pancetta bacon -- fine chop
3	tablespoons	butter -- at room temp
1	medium	onion -- finely chopped
20	milliliters	garlic -- large, fine minced
1	small	cabbage -- julienne
1	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	freshly ground black pepper
8	slices	Italian white bread slices -- toasted
6	cups	chicken broth -- hot

Preparation:

In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat until frothy, then sauté‚the onion, garlic and pancetta for one minute. Before the mixture browns, add the cabbage, mix thoroughly, and let simmer over low heat for a few minutes longer. Add the broth, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste. Rub each slice of toast lightly with fresh garlic, place two in each soup bowl and top with a slice of Provolone cheese. Add the boiling hot broth and serve immediately.