Hearty Tuscan Ribollita
Savor the rustic charm of Tuscany with this hearty vegan Ribollita, a thick and comforting bread and vegetable soup. Packed with tender cannellini beans, vibrant kale, and day-old rustic bread, this one-pot wonder develops even deeper flavors overnight, making it perfect for meal prep or a cozy dinner.
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- Temps total
- 1 h 30 min
- Racions
- 6
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 310 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir api i gluten. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 3 csolive oil
- 1 uyellow onion, chopped
- 2 ucarrot, chopped
- 2 ucelery stalk, chopped
- 4 gragarlic, minced
- 400 gcanned diced tomato
- 6 tassavegetable broth
- 2 llaunacanned cannellini bean, rinsed and drained
- 4 tassalacinato kale, stems removed, chopped
- 2 tassagreen cabbage, shredded
- 4 tassaday-old rustic bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ctsalt
- 0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 csfresh parsley, chopped
Estris
Large Dutch oven · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Wooden spoon · Measuring cups · Measuring spoons · Can opener
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Gather all your ingredients and prepare the vegetables: finely dice the yellow onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves. Roughly chop the lacinato kale and green cabbage.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: Mise en place, or 'everything in its place,' makes cooking much smoother and more enjoyable.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
Uns 1 min
- 3
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: This step, known as creating a 'soffritto' in Italian cooking, builds the foundational flavor of the soup.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until it becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Burnt garlic can taste bitter, so keep a close eye on it and stir constantly.
- 5
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and drained and rinsed cannellini beans. Season with salt and black pepper.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Rinsing canned beans removes excess sodium and improves their texture.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
Uns 30 min
Nota de cuina: A slow simmer helps the vegetables break down slightly and infuse the broth with their essence.
- 7
Stir in the chopped lacinato kale and green cabbage. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes, or until the greens are tender and slightly wilted.
Uns 15 min
Nota de cuina: Adding the greens later preserves their vibrant color and prevents them from becoming mushy.
- 8
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Always taste your food as you cook; flavors can change and develop, requiring adjustments.
- 9
Tear the day-old rustic bread into bite-sized pieces and add them to the soup, gently pushing them down to submerge.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Day-old bread is ideal as it absorbs the broth without disintegrating too quickly, creating the signature thick texture of Ribollita.
- 10
Let the soup sit for 5 minutes, allowing the bread to soften and absorb the flavorful broth.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Avoid stirring too much after adding the bread; let it soak up the liquid naturally to achieve the desired consistency.
- 11
Ladle the hearty Ribollita into individual bowls and garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: A drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil over each serving can enhance the flavor and richness.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 310,1kcal
- Proteïnes
- 16,1g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 46,3g
- Greixos
- 8,1g
- Fibra
- 10,9g
- Sucre
- 6,9g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
This Ribollita is a meal in itself, but it pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. While traditionally made with cannellini beans, great northern beans can be a suitable substitute. This soup is even better the next day, making it an excellent choice for batch cooking and meal prepping.
Store leftover Ribollita in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The soup will thicken considerably as it cools and the bread continues to absorb liquid.
Reheat Ribollita gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. You may need to add a splash of vegetable broth or water to reach your desired consistency, as it will thicken significantly in the fridge.