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Tuscan Ribollita Soup

Cultural Context

Ribollita, a traditional Tuscan dish, originated as a peasant meal, utilizing leftover bread and vegetables to create a hearty soup. It embodies the Italian philosophy of cucina povera, transforming humble ingredients into a nourishing meal. Today, Ribollita is celebrated for its comforting flavors and is enjoyed throughout Italy and beyond, often made with seasonal vegetables.

ItalianITmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 carrots
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
rosemary
1 chilli
salt
pepper
2 potatoes
250 ml tomato sauce
half savoy cabbage
1 bunch of black cabbage
4 cherry tomatoes
hot water
500 g beans
Parmesan (optional)
olive oil

stale bread

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: whole grain bread

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: crusty rolls

Whole grain bread adds fiber while crusty rolls are often cheaper.

cannellini beans

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: great northern beans

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: navy beans

Great northern beans are similar in texture and flavor.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

1

Chop 2 carrots, 1 onion, and 2 cloves of garlic.

2

Add rosemary and 1 chilli; season with salt and pepper.

3

Brown the vegetables for a few minutes.

4

Chop and add 2 potatoes.

5

Pour in 250 ml of tomato sauce.

6

Add half savoy cabbage and 1 bunch of black cabbage, along with 4 cherry tomatoes.

7

Cover with hot water and season with salt and pepper.

8

Cover and cook for at least 1 hour.

9

Take 500 g of beans, blend half, and add to the pot.

10

Season with salt and pepper again.

11

Add Parmesan if desired, and drizzle with olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

sautรฉingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potblenderknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

RibollitaTuscan Bread Soup
Local Name: Ribollita

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