Tuscan Ribollita

A hearty Tuscan soup made with beans, vegetables, and bread crumbs, featuring pancetta, kale, and aromatic herbs. This traditional Italian soup is both comforting and nutritious.

6 servings
1 hr 12 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 whole carrot
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 4 ounces pancetta or ham
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 3 cans cannellini beans
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 bunch kale
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup parmesan

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1 In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the first five ingredients in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil for 5 minutes.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    2 Add the tomatoes and their juices, along with the beans, broth, and rosemary. Simmer, covered, until the beans break apart, about an hour.

    60 min

  3. 3.

    3 Add the kale and cook for 5 to 7 minutes more. Stir in the bread crumbs and serve, drizzled with the remaining olive oil and sprinkled with the cheese.

    7 min

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