HEARTY PEASANT SOUP

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Definitely not a salad green, broccoli rabe needs cooking to round out its flavors. This rustic soup is an excellent way to do so. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese to give this soup a more robust flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus more for seasoning, if desired
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) cannelini beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 bunch (about 1 pound) broccoli rabe, cut crosswise 1 inch thick and well washed, with water still clinging to it (blanched if desired)
4 thick slices rustic whole-wheat bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes (with their juice), beans, broccoli rabe, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rabe is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, place a slice of toasted bread in the bottom of each serving bowl; ladle soup over toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 18 g

Kaylee Buglass
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very affordable to make.


Michael Iheukwumere
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Eddalys A. Franqui Rivera
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This soup was delicious! I especially loved the addition of the sausage and kale.


Zil e Rehman.
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Ibrahim 0001
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This soup was so easy to make and it tasted like it had been simmering all day. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.


Nashae Jones
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I'm not a huge fan of peasant soup, but this recipe was actually really good! I'll definitely be making it again.


Thomas Michel
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This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Shuvo Singh
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I loved the flavor of this soup, but the vegetables were a bit too crunchy for my taste. I would recommend cooking them for a bit longer.


Afrin Sangid
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The soup was good, but it was a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend adding more broth to thin it out.


Evbuomwan Etiosasere
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This soup was a little too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to give it more flavor.


Vashawn Johnson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt and pepper to taste.


Ander Emiliano Santos Ponce
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup was a breeze.


Gerald Buckner
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Manik Biswas
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This hearty peasant soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and comforting, and the vegetables were perfectly tender. I especially loved the addition of the sausage, which gave the soup a nice smoky flavor.