I hope you like what I've done with your soup Will. : )
Ribollita is a wonderful, tasty Italian soup dating back to the 17th century. Served up with a wedge of Parmesan and some crusty Ciabatta, this is a perfect way to get your veggies in winter or summer!
Ingredients
* 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 medium carrot, chopped
* Six slices smoked bacon, stripped of fat and chopped
* 2 cloves garlic; 1 minced; 1 whole
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon double-concentrated tomato paste
* 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
* 1 pound frozen kale or spinach; thawed and squeezed dry (you can certainly use the equivalent amount of fresh product in the summertime, or if available in winter)
* 1 (15-ounce) can cannelloni beans; drained and rinsed
* 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence
* 3 cups chicken stock (I use ‘Better than Boullion’ vegetable-based stock)
* 1 bay leaf
(Total raw-prep time: 1/2hr)
Directions
* Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat.
* Add the onion, carrot, bacon, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onion and garlic have begun to caramelize and the bacon is starting to crisp (6-8min.).
* Add tomato paste and stir until dissolved.
* Add tomatoes and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release all the brown bits.
* Add the spinach, beans, herbs, stock and Bay leaf.
* Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat and simmer (just bubbling) for around 30 minutes.
* (Total cooking time – 45min.
* Total preparation time – 1 1/4hrs.)
It was tasty indeed!~
One Love. One Peace. Always and all ways.
5 comments:
Kath, that is a PERFECT photo - and yes, you did it proud!
I'm glad you enjoyed.
-Will
Thank you !!!
I have every intention of cooking every recipe you care to share. I see my next homework assignment is looks to be an omelette, but not just any ol omelette. : )
This soup looks delicious and super healthy. I am always looking to add soups to my weekly meals. Your photography is beautiful!
Love the color! Mmm, this looks delicious!!
Great blog; happy I found you!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
Mary it was outstanding in taste, and so healthy.
I'm about to come find you!
Thank you for taking the time to comment~
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