SLOW COOKER RIBOLLITA

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Ribollita is like a heartier version of minestrone, thickened with bread and redolent with garlic. It is a beautiful soup when it's fresh from the pot, but it is also perhaps the most noble of leftovers.

Provided by Hugh Acheson

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dried cannellini beans
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, small-diced
Kosher salt
2 large carrots, small-diced
3 celery stalks, small-diced
1/2 large butternut squash, peeled and small-diced (2 cups)
1 head garlic, cloves separated, peeled, and thinly sliced
1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes, drained
Bouquet garni: 2 bay leaves plus a couple sprigs each of fresh sage, oregano, flat-leaf parsley, and thyme, tied together with twine
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound cavolo nero (a.k.a. dinosaur kale or Tuscan kale), leaves torn into small pieces, stems finely minced
3 cups torn country bread, toasted
1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Special Equipment
6-quart (or larger) slow cooker

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large bowl and add cold water to cover by 3 inches. Cover the bowl and soak the beans in the refrigerator overnight.
  • The next day, pour the beans and their soaking liquid into a slow cooker. Add enough fresh water to cover the beans by 2 inches, cover with the lid, and cook on the high setting for 4 hours.
  • Place a very large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, and when the oil shimmers, add the onion. Season with salt and cook for 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until softened. Add the carrots, celery, butternut squash, and garlic, and cook for 5 more minutes, until starting to soften. Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, crushing each one in your hand as you add it. Add the bouquet garni, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 tablespoon of the red pepper flakes. Cook on the low setting for 3 hours.
  • Uncover the slow cooker, remove the bouquet garni, and add the kale, bread, 1 cup of the Parmigiano-Reggiano, and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes. Stir the soup well, season with more salt to taste, and serve with the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano sprinkled on top.

Lipi Sharma
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with kale, tomatoes, and beans.


sandhya sandhyapun
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my go-to meals.


Fardeen Fardeen butt
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This ribollita is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a lot of kale and tomatoes in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Sohan Ahmed
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This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and so flavorful.


talib lashari
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I love how customizable this recipe is. I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Hammad Miah
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family.


Ghulam Akbar Pandrani
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Erica Barrington
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This is the best ribollita I've ever had. The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect.


Phidim Phidim
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I'm not usually a fan of soups, but this ribollita is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


AD FFHX
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with kale, tomatoes, and beans.


jackelyne martinez
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I love the fact that this recipe is so versatile. I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


M Bon Roxy
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This ribollita is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a lot of kale and tomatoes in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Bijaya Tamang
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my go-to meals.


Khshouaib Khshouaib
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sibusiso Ndaba
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The flavors in this soup are incredible. I especially love the combination of the beans, kale, and tomatoes.


Tink Pooh2
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This ribollita is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


WARLEAD
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just threw everything in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. Dinner was ready when I got home from work!


Angel Gomez
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the addition of the bread and kale gives it a really unique texture.


Theforgottensoul
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I've made this ribollita several times now, and it's always a winner. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Chase Horn
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This ribollita was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the leftovers were even better the next day.