Ribollita Soup & Garlic Sourdough Crutons

Ribollita is Italian for "Remade"
The soup was usually made a day after a big family feast with all the left overs, and on the second day the soup was reheated and additional things were added to make it a meal. Below is the best version I could find that didnt have to be made after a large meal, its yummo, filling and most importantly its one of my hubbys fav dishes. So grab your large stock pot, wooden spoon and prepare to make the best "Stoup" you have ever had.

Incase your wondering "Stoup" is a word I made up for something that was thicker than soup but thinner than stew / chili.

4 Can Northern / Cannellni Beans
1pkg Panchetta or Smoke Bacon cut into little pieces
1pgk of Eckerde Sausage (I use the turkey) cut into small child bite size pieces
1 Cup chopped Onion
1 cup Chopped Celery
3 tbs Minced Garlic / Fresh or Jar is fine
28oz Can of diced tomatos - I use two Cans
4c Chopped Cabbage
6c Chicken Stock
1pkg Frozen Carrots
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Celery Salt
Basil Leaf

In a large stock pot put 2tbs olive oil, panchetta / bacon, onions. Cook on high for 7-10 mins, until panchetta is done and onions are clear. Add Carrots, celery, garlic and seasoning, generally 1tsp of each. Cook over medium until veggies are tender
Once veggies are tender add tomatos, cabbage for 7-10 mins, then add 6 cups of stock for 15 mins let simmer, stiring occassionally. Then add beans with the juice

Let simmer with lid on for 20-30 mins, additional seasoning may be needed.

Garlic Sourdough Crutons

1large boule of Sourdough bread
2tsp oil oil
Garlic Salt

Cut sourdough into small crutons pieces, place in a freezer size ziplock baggie, add oil and salt. Shake bag to coat all pieces (this step maybe done several times to insure all pieces get same mixture), then place on baking sheet put in oven at 350 until hard and crispy.

When soup is served into bowls besure to put small amounts of crutons on soup. The purpose of the crutons is to add flavor, and if the person desires more salt to the soup they simply add more crutons.

Enjoy