Tuscan Olive Harvest Ribolita might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 33g of protein, 40g of fat, and a total of 666 calories. Head to the store and pick up bay leaf, tomato puree, carrot, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cabbage you could follow this main course with the Cabbage That Tastes Like Dessert! as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Drain beans in a colander and gently rinse under cold water.
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With 3 tablespoons of the oil saute the ham hocks, when brown turn over and add 1 clove chopped garlic.
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Add 3 cups cold water and beans, bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Add thyme and rosemary sprigs.
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In a soup pot add 1/4 cup oil, and remaining chopped garlic. Cook until light brown and add leek, onion, carrot, celery, and bay leaf.
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Saute for 8 minutes over medium heat until slightly soft.
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Add the cabbages and saute for 5 minutes.
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Add remaining 3 cups water and the tomato puree. Cook for 20 minutes.
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Add to beans and continue to cook for 20 more minutes.
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Remove ham hock. When cool chop the meat, and add back to the soup discarding the hock bones.
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Place bread in oven until lightly browned.
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Remove from oven and rub with a clove of garlic.
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Brush with remaining olive oil.
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When ready to eat bring the soup back to a simmer and add bread. Stir until well broken up.
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Serve with a healthy drizzle of olive oil and fresh grated Parmesan.