Ribollita (Tuscan Minestrone) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz dried great northern beans (1 cup) or 8 oz dried cannellini beans (1 cup)
3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for garnish
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped leek, white and light green parts only
1/2 cup diced carrot (1/2-inch dice )
1/2 cup diced celery (1/2-inch dice )
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp crushed dried rosemary
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes , with juices
8 -10 oz savoy cabbage, halved, cored, cut into 1/4-inch wide strips (to make 2 1/2 to 3 cups)
1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt , plus more if needed
8 oz russet potatoes
8 oz zucchini , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
6 oz swiss chard, stems removed and leaves cut into 1/2-inch thick strips (to make 2 cups)
8 slices day-old italian bread , such as ciabatta (1/2-inch thick slices)
1 -2 whole garlic clove, peeled and halved
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for garnish

Directions:

Rinse and sort through the beans to remove any pebbles.
Put beans in a large bowl; cover with 3 cups boiling water; soak beans for 1 hour.
Drain beans in a colander and reserve.
Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over med-high heat.
When hot, add the onion, leek, carrot, and celery; saute until just softened, 3-4 minutes.
Add in minced garlic and rosemary; saute 1 minute.
Add 8 cups water, the reserved beans, tomatoes, cabbage, and 1 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt.
Bring to a boil; decrease heat, and cook at a simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
Add in potatoes, zucchini, and chard; simmer covered, until the potatoes and zucchini are tender and the chard is wilted, for 20-25 minutes.
Taste soup and season with salt, as needed.
When ready to serve, lightly toast the bread slices, then rub each piece on both sides with a cut garlic clove.
Either place 1 bread slice in the bottom of 6 soup bowls and ladle soup over OR ladle soup into 6 bowls and top each with a bread slice.
Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	926.93 Kcal (3881 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.15g	13%
Cholesterol	1.58mg	1%
Sodium	1939.27mg	81%
Potassium	1139.72mg	24%
Total Carbs	170.79g	57%
Sugars	4.35g	17%
Dietary Fiber	10.42g	42%
Protein	41.31g	83%
Vitamin C	44.2mg	74%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	145.4mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	153.32 Kcal (642 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.35g	13%
Cholesterol	0.26mg	1%
Sodium	320.77mg	81%
Potassium	188.52mg	24%
Total Carbs	28.25g	57%
Sugars	0.72g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	42%
Protein	6.83g	83%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	74%
Iron	0.5mg	17%
Calcium	24.1mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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