Easy Ribollita
Ingredients
A note about dairy: When served without cheese, this recipe is dairy free and vegan.
2 tbsp.
Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for finishing the soup
14 oz.
Kowalski's Fresh Soup Mix or Mirepoix
2 cloves
garlic, minced
6 cups
water, plus more as needed
1 bunch
dinosaur kale, stems discarded, chopped (about 2 ½ cups)
½ head
savoy cabbage, shredded (about 2 ½ cups)
14-16 oz.
canned whole plum tomatoes, undrained, chopped (about 8 tomatoes)
14-16 oz.
canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 ¼ tsp.
kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
¾ tsp.
freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, plus more for seasoning
½ tsp.
dried thyme
½ tsp.
dried oregano
¼ tsp.
crushed red pepper flakes
4-6 oz.
Kowalski's Signature Artisan Sourdough or Italian Country Bread (from the Artisan Bread Table), cut into 1" cubes, crusts removed
- garnishes, to taste (optional): fresh basil and shaved or grated Kowalski's Signature Parmesan Cheese
Directions
- In a deep pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add soup mix; cook until softened (about 10 min.).
- Add garlic; cook for 2 min.
- Add next 10 ingredients (through crushed red pepper); bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer; cook until greens and beans are tender (about 10 min.).
- Add bread; simmer for 10 min., stirring and cooking until bread is nearly dissolved.
- Add more water, if needed, to reach desired consistency; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Drizzle individual servings with oil; serve immediately with desired garnishes.
Tasty Tip:
- To remove the stem from a leaf of dinosaur kale, hold the stem end with one hand while using the other to tear the leaf off, pulling down and away towards the other end.
Find It!
- Find Kowalski's Fresh Soup Mix and Mirepoix in the Prepared Produce Section (or substitute approx. 3 cups of finely chopped mixed vegetables, such as carrots, celery and onions).
Nutrition Note:
- This bowlful of delicious ingredients is also a bowlful of good things for heart and brain health. The kale, cabbage and beans support strong digestive health. One serving also contains all the vitamin A, C and K you should have in a day.
