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Ribollita

Ribollita is a famous soup from the Tuscany region of Italy and, depending on who’s serving it to you, the ingredients might differ slightly. Like minestrone, it’s made with lots of vegetables and beans, but what sets it apart is the addition of leftover bread. This sounds weird, but it’s rich and thick and amazingly good—and it’s a great way to use up an old loaf!

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Ribollita

Kitchen Gear
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sharp knife (adult needed)
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Large heavy-bottomed pot 
  • Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
  • Pot holders 

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3 carrots, scrubbed or peeled, chopped or diced
  • 1 turnip, peeled and diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bunch kale, chopped
  • 2 cups (or one 15-ounce can) cooked white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, including the liquid
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 loaf day-old Italian or French bread, cut into cubes
  • Chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  

Serves: Makes 12 Cups

Instructions
Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your kitchen gear and ingredients and put them on a clean counter.
  1. Put the pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium. When it is hot, carefully add the oil. 
  2. Add the onion, carrots, turnip, celery, garlic, rosemary, and thyme and stir well. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. 
  3. Add the kale, beans, tomatoes, and broth. Turn the heat down to low and cook, partially covered, for 45 minutes. 
  4. Carefully take the pot off the stove (this is a job for an adult). Add the bread cubes and using the spoon, push down until they are completely immersed in the soup. Allow the soup to sit off the heat for 1 hour.
  5. Now taste the soup. Does it need anything to boost the flavor? A squeeze of lemon juice? A grinding of black pepper? A pinch of salt? Add whatever you think it needs, reheat briefly, and serve right away (or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days).
  6. Garnish with chopped basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, and serve right away.
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