Italian

Ribollita

Name: Ribollita
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 loaf (about 250g) of stale rustic Italian bread, torn into chunks; 400g (1 can) Cannellini beans, half left whole, half pureed; 1 bunch Lacinato kale (cavolo nero), ribs removed and chopped; 1/4 head Savoy cabbage, shredded; 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, chopped; 400g (1 can) crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil; Fresh thyme, salt, and pepper

A rustic Tuscan bread and vegetable soup, usually made with leftovers.

90 minutes

Serves 4

Lunch/Dinner

Contains common allergens

celery Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Sauté the Mirepoix: Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 10 minutes until deeply softened.

2
Add Greens and Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped kale and shredded cabbage. Cook for 5 minutes until they begin to wilt. Add the crushed tomatoes and a sprig of fresh thyme, stirring well.
3
Incorporate Beans: Add the whole Cannellini beans along with the pureed beans (which will naturally thicken the soup). Pour in 4 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes until the vegetables are meltingly tender.
4
Prepare the Bread: While the soup simmers, place the chunks of stale bread in a large bowl.
5
The "Re-boil" (Ribollita): Stir the bread chunks directly into the simmering soup. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the bread has broken down and thickened the soup into a porridge-like consistency.
6
Serve: Remove from heat and let it rest for 15 minutes. Serve warm (not boiling hot) in wide bowls, finishing each portion with a very generous drizzle of the remaining high-quality extra virgin olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper.

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