TUSCAN BREAD AND VEGETABLE SOUP (RIBOLLITA)

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Make and share this Tuscan Bread and Vegetable Soup (Ribollita) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups homemade chicken broth (or a mix of half store-bought broth and half water) or 4 cups meat broth (or a mix of half store-bought broth and half water)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tender celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 lbs peeled seeded chopped fresh tomatoes (or 1 1/2 c. canned Italian peeled tomatoes with their juice, chopped)
3 cups drained cooked cannellini beans
2 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium zucchini, chopped
1 lb cabbage (about 4 cups) or 1 lb kale, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
salt
fresh ground black pepper
8 ounces day-old Italian bread, thinly sliced
extra-virgin olive oil
red onion, very thin slices (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the broth, if necessary.
  • Then, pour the olive oil in a large pot.
  • Add the celery, carrots, garlic, onion, and herbs.
  • Cook, stirring frequently over medium heat until the celery and other aromatics are tender and golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the beans, remaining vegetables, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the broth and water to just cover.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Cook gently, over very low heat, until the vegetables are tender, about 2 hours.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • When ready to serve, pour about 4 cups of the soup into a blender or food processor.
  • Puree the soup, then transfer it to a pot along with the remaining soup; reheat gently.
  • Choose a soup tureen or pot large enough to hold the bread and soup.
  • Place a layer of bread slices on the bottom.
  • Spoon on enough of the soup to cover the bread completely.
  • Repeat layering until all the soup is used and the bread is soaked.
  • Let stand at least 20 minutes; it should be very thick.
  • Stir the soup to break up the bread.
  • Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the red onion.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.7, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 884, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 10, Protein 14

Angel Naluwooza
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I highly recommend it.


technomaid
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Chamour Youssef
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This is a great soup to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Achoko Dorothy
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The bread, vegetables, and cheese all come together perfectly.


Jennifer Connelly
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This soup is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than an hour.


WIN PICK GAMER
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I've never had Tuscan soup before, but this recipe is amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


nino nemsadze
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shack Mutuku
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup. It's so hearty and satisfying.


Tracy Adkins
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with flavor and nutrients.


shari martin.
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I love the way the bread soaks up the soup. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Roscoe Pics4yinz
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This soup is perfect for a winter day. It's warm, comforting, and filling.


Leon Lol
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I'm not a big fan of vegetable soup, but this one is really good. The bread and cheese add a lot of flavor.


Bill Donovan
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This is the best vegetable soup I've ever had. It's so hearty and satisfying.


MD roni Mia
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of vegetables and bread.


Zubair. Khan
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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.


lhaden Senam
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This is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some kale and Swiss chard from my garden and it was delicious.


Brenda MCclain
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The leftovers were even better the next day.


Jasmine Allen
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This Tuscan soup is hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.