Ribollita (Italian Bread Soup)
Ribollita (Italian Bread Soup) might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 281 calories, 16g of protein, and 8g of fat. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. If you have savoy cabbage, yukon gold, canned tomatoes, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place 3 cups bread on a baking sheet, and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onion and celery to pan; saut 5 minutes.
Add garlic, and saut 1 minute.
Add 5 cups water and next 6 ingredients (through tomatoes). Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until greens are wilted, stirring occasionally. Mash 1 can of beans.
Add mashed beans and remaining 1 cup water to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until potato and carrot are tender.
Stir in bread, remaining can of beans, salt, thyme, oregano, and red pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Ladle about 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 8 bowls.
Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese, and drizzle with 3/4 teaspoon oil.