Hearty Ribollita Soup
A traditional Italian soup made with vegetables and bread, perfect for a cold day.
Ingredients
- β4 cups vegetable broth
- β1 1/2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- β1 large onion, choppedabout 2 cups
- β2 medium carrots, choppedabout 1 cup
- β2 stalks celery, choppedabout 1 cup
- β2 cups cubed bread, preferably day-old
- β1 bunch kale, choppedabout 2 cups
- β1 cup ribollita, homemade or store-bought
- β1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseoptional
- β2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the vegetable broth, cannellini beans, and cubed bread. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the chopped kale and ribollita. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- 6
Note: Traditionally, ribollita is made with leftover bread and vegetables, so feel free to get creative with the ingredients!