RIBOLLITO

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Provided by Sayster

Categories Beans

Time 1h

Yield 15 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 (16 ounce) bags baby carrots, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped into 1-in . pieces
1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, quartered, plus juice
5 cups swiss chard, chopped (a bundle)
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 tablespoon dried basil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
15 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in broth and beans, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and chard, along with dried herbs, and simmer another 15 minutes, covered.
Just before serving, add basil and cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Divide soup among serving bowls and top each with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 1565.2, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 13.3, Protein 23.2