Ribolitta

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupExtra virgin olive oil, plus 1/2 C
1mediumRed onion, in 1/2\" dice
2Cloves garlic, peeled, thinly sliced
1mediumCarrot, scraped and chopped, in 1/4\" half moons
2Ribs celery, into 1/4\" pieces
2Waxy potatoes, peeled, in 1/2\" cubes
3cupsWhite cannellini , soaked, cooked
4cupsReserved bean liquid
1cupBasic tomato sauce
1bunchSwiss chard, in 1/2\" ribbons
1bunchKale, in 1/2\" ribbons
1bunchBlack cabbage (cavolo nero), in 1/2\" ribbons
4slicesCountry bread, toasted
½cupGrated parmigiano

Directions

GARNISH

In a large 8 quart pot, heat oil, onion and garlic together and cook until soft. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, 2 cups of beans, 4 cups of bean cooking liquid (or water) and basic tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add chard, kale, black cabbage and simmer 1½ hours until everything is soft. Add remaining beans and adjust seasoning. Allow to cool and rest overnight.

The following day, bring to a boil and serve in shallow bowls over toasted bread. Sprinkle with parmigiano tableside.

Serves: 4

Recipe by: Molto Mario

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #506 by Sue <suechef@...> on Mar 08, 1997.