Olive Harvest Ribolita (Michael Chiarello)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Olive Harvest Ribolita – a Tuscan style soup with beans, vegetables, and bread
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hrs

Ready In

2 hrs 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 jars cannellini beans
1/2 cup olive oil , divided
1/2 lb ham hock ( or 1/2 lb . chunk prosciutto )
3 garlic cloves ( chopped )
1 garlic clove ( whole )
6 cups water ( divided )
1 sprig thyme
1 sprig rosemary
1 leek ( white and light green only minced )
1 onion ( chopped )
1 carrot ( diced )
1 celery rib ( diced )
2 bay leaves
1 lb cavolo nero ( chopped-if available use Italian Black Cabbage )
1/2 lb napa cabbage ( chopped )
3/4 cup tomato puree
6 slices Italian bread ( sliced 1/2-inch thick )
parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
499
Sugar
6g
Fat
24g
Ribolita is a traditional Tuscan soup that dates back to the Middle Ages and literally translates to 'reboiled'. It is a hearty and filling dish that is made with leftover bread, beans, and seasonal vegetables, and is often served as a one-pot meal. The soup is commonly prepared during the harvest season as it contains ingredients that are freshly harvested from the garden. It is popular in Tuscany and has been recognized as a signature dish of the region.

Instructions

1.Take a pot and heat 1/4 cup of olive oil with a ham hock and chopped garlic.
2.Add 5 cups of water along with thyme and rosemary sprigs in the pot and boil it, then simmer it for 1 hour.
3.After 1 hour, remove ham hock and discard the bones and skin, then chop meat and keep aside.
4.In the same pot, heat the remaining 1/4 of oil and fry leek, onion, and garlic until onion is translucent.
5.Add carrot, bay leaves, and celery and fry for 10 minutes.
6.Add black cabbage and soup broth, and simmer for 30 minutes.
7.Add bread slices dunk in broth and add tomato puree, and let it cook until bread is plumped about 10 minutes.
8.Lastly, add chopped prosciutto, cabbage, beans, and remaining water, and cook for five more minutes. Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve hot.

PROS

Ribolita is a hearty soup that is perfect for cold winter days.

It contains a variety of vegetables that provide essential nutrients to the body.

The addition of bread and beans makes it a filling and satisfying meal.

CONS

The soup contains ham hock, which makes it high in sodium and fat.

People who are on a low-sodium diet should consume it in moderation.

Also, the soup may contain gluten as it has wheat bread slices and therefore, not suitable for people with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The soup is a rich source of fiber and protein due to the addition of beans and vegetables that aid digestion and promotes satiety.
It contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that improve immune function and overall health.
Additionally, olive oil in the soup can reduce inflammation and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease.

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