Grass Pea Soup with Fried Lard (Zuppa di Cicerchia con il Lardo Soffritto)

Hearty soup made with grass peas and lard, typical of peasant cuisine.

- Grass peas (cicerchia)
- Onion, celery
- Lard or pancetta
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper

Cook grass peas with vegetables. In a separate pan, fry lard until crisp. Add to the soup and serve hot.