RIBOLLITA: ITALIAN BEAN WITH VEGETABLE SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups shelled cranberry beans (or white beans, such as great northern)
1 large bunch chard, shredded
1 small head Savoy cabbage, coarsely shredded
1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 leek, well washed and finely sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 or 4 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 large stalks celery, sliced into ½ slices
1 thick slice per serving whole wheat bread, slightly stale
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Soak beans overnight. Cover with water and cook approximately 1 hour until done. 2. Strain the beans, reserving all their cooking water. Set aside about one quarter of the beans. Puree the rest, together with their cooking water. 3. In a separate large pot, sauté onions, garlic, celery, carrot and leek in olive oil. Add cabbage, chard, tomato, and thyme, together with pureed beans. Cook over low heat for about one hour. Add reserved beans, salt, and a little water if necessary, and cook for about 15 more minutes. 4. To serve, place bread slice in bottom of soup bowl, add soup, a grating of olive oil and top with a small amount of high-quality olive oil.

TALKHA KHAN 555 Talkhakhandawar
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying, and it's really easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Gohar Azam
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Oscar TheShapeshifter
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This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Salongo Isa
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I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and herbs in this soup.


Khan Ayubdadad
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Abdirhman Aloo
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I've been making this soup for years, and it's always a favorite.


Zohaib khan Zohaib
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Zakariya Kena
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I made this soup for my family last night, and they all loved it!


gaunter o'dimm
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This soup is delicious! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Nicolette Mellet
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Lisa Ann
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Faraz Sethar
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I've been making this soup for years, and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Malachi Jenkins
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying! I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and herbs. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


muhammadislam sarwar
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I made this soup for my family last night, and they loved it! My kids are picky eaters, but they all ate their soup without any complaints. I'm definitely going to be making this soup again.


chris vimba official
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The flavors are complex and delicious, and it's really hearty and filling. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I usually make a big batch on the weekend, and then eat it