RIBOLLITA - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

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I haven't made this yet but it looked wonderful! A good hearty soup from Everyday Italian. Giada makes this when cleaning out her frig before items can go bad. If you don't have herbes de Provence, recipes available. I normally don't have rind left around, so I'll just add the cheese. If someone has a better idea, please note for us.

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
4 ounces pancetta, chopped
2 garlic cloves, 1 minced and 1 whole
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 lb frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1 tablespoon herbes de provence
3 cups chicken stock (or vegetable bouillon)
1 bay leaf
1 piece parmesan cheese, rind 3 inches
4 -6 ciabatta rolls, halved lengthwise (or any old bread)
grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, pancetta, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook until the onion is golden brown and the pancetta is crisp, about 7 minutes.
  • 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, bay leaf, and Parmesan rind.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Drizzle the ciabatta halves with olive oil. Toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and rub the top of the toasts with the whole garlic clove.
  • Place the toasts in the serving bowls and ladle the soup over the toasts.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.

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