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Tuscan Ribollita

Hearty Tuscan bread and vegetable soup packed with beans and kale.

This classic Tuscan ribollita is a thick, comforting stew perfect for chilly days. Layers of vegetables, beans and stale bread meld into a rich, flavorful soup that only gets better when reheated.

Updated 4/25/2025
Tuscan Ribollita

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

60 min

Total Time

80 min

Servings

6

Ingredients

  • Garlic - 3 cloves
  • Himalayan Pink Salt - to taste
  • Thyme - 1 tsp
  • Celery - 2 stalks
  • Vegetable Stock - 1000 ml
  • Parsley - 2 tbsp
  • Tomato Sauce - 400 ml
  • Stale Bread - 200 g
  • Onion - 1 piece
  • Carrots - 2 pieces
  • Pepper - to taste
  • Kale - 200 g
  • Great Northern Beans - 400 g
  • Olive Oil - 2 tbsp

Directions

  • Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  • Step 2

    Add onion, carrots and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  • Step 4

    Add tomato sauce, beans and vegetable stock; bring to a simmer.

  • Step 5

    Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes.

  • Step 6

    Stir in kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 7

    Add stale bread and let soak a few minutes.

  • Step 8

    Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Cook's Notes

For a richer flavor, let the soup rest for a few hours before reheating.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300
Calories
8g
Fat
50g
Carbs
12g
Protein