RIBOLLITA

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Provided by Anna Thomas

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Potato     Tomato     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Kale     Winter     Family Reunion     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Potluck     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

13 cups (or more) water, divided
1 1/4 cups dried cannellini (white kidney beans; about 8 ounces)
12 large fresh sage leaves
8 garlic cloves; 5 sliced, 3 chopped
2 teaspoons (or more) fine sea salt, divided
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus additional for drizzling
1 large onion, chopped
2 large celery stalks, diced
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 large unpeeled Yukon Gold potato, scrubbed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, quartered through core, sliced crosswise
1 large pinch of dried thyme
1 small bunch black kale,* cut crosswise into 1-inch ribbons (about 6 cups)
1 small bunch green chard (about 4 large leaves), center stem removed, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide ribbons (about 6 cups)
4 cups thinly sliced savoy cabbage
5 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 2-inch square Parmesan cheese rind
Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
2 cups (or more) Light Vegetable Broth or good-quality canned vegetable broth (such as Swanson)
6 1/2-inch-thick slices country white bread, coarsely torn with crusts

Steps:

  • Combine 8 cups water, beans, sage, and sliced garlic in large saucepan. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls to keep beans submerged, 2 to 2 1/2 hours, depending on age of beans. Add 1 teaspoon sea salt; simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and cool beans in liquid. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill in cooking liquid.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sprinkle with sea salt. Cook until onion is translucent, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add chopped garlic; stir 2 minutes. Add celery, carrot, potato, fennel, and thyme; cook until vegetables are tender and begin to turn brown in spots, stirring often, 15 to 18 minutes. Add kale, chard, cabbage, tomatoes, Parmesan rind, 5 cups water, and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add beans with cooking liquid and crushed red pepper. Add 2 cups broth. Season with salt and generous amount of pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Rewarm before continuing.
  • Add bread to soup and simmer, stirring often to break up bread into smaller pieces and adding more broth by 1/2 cupfuls to thin, if desired. Season with sea salt and pepper.
  • Divide ribollita among bowls, drizzle with oil, and serve.
  • Also called Tuscan kale, dinosaur kale, lacinato kale, or cavolo nero_, black kale has long, narrow dark green leaves; available at some supermarkets and farmers' markets._

Binita Kandel
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I would definitely make this soup again.


John Amrich
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The soup was flavorful and hearty.


Randy Kamaru
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I didn't have any leftover bread, so I used fresh bread. The soup was still good, but I think it would have been better with leftover bread.


Samuel Michael
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I found this recipe to be too complicated.


Tebogo Collin
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This soup is too thick for my taste.


MC Teekay
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out bland.


Tshimologo Maja
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This soup is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Wade Pulliam
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I made this soup in my slow cooker, and it turned out great.


Basit Awan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Ramesh Achhami
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I'm not a fan of beans, but I loved this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly, and they added a nice texture.


Raees Farooq MaHaR
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This is the best ribollita recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and hearty.


issam babor
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I added some kale to my soup, and it was a great addition.


OP SAGOR EMON MEDIYA
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This soup is even better the next day, so it's perfect for meal prep.


Twin Morine
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I love that this recipe uses leftover bread. It's a great way to reduce food waste and make a delicious meal at the same time.


Emily Tembo
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without being too heavy.


lovelyemz
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but this soup converted me. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the cabbage adds a nice texture.


Asim Nagra
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This ribollita recipe is a keeper! It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I used leftover chicken instead of sausage, and it was still delicious.


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