Tuscan Vegetable Stew

How to Make Tuscan Vegetable Stew

You don’t need to be a vegetarian to enjoy a hearty vegetable stew. This recipe is for all vegetable lovers. It’s similar to the iconic Tuscan stew Ribollita, but simpler, carb-friendlier, and herbier. The traditional chicken broth provides a richer, more savory taste than vegetable broth, but either is fine to use for this stew.


20 min prep time


40 min cook time


6servings


1 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion and 1⁄4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Meanwhile, add half of the beans and 3/4 cup of the broth to a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.

  3. Add the bean purée, kale, tomatoes, rosemary, pepper, and the remaining 2 3/4 cups broth and 1 teaspoon salt to the stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered, until the kale is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the bread, parsley, and the remaining beans, and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes to complete the cooking process.

  4. Ladle into individual bowls and serve.

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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    200

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    4.5g

    6%

    • Saturated Fat
      1g

      5%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    590mg

    26%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    31g

    11%

    • Dietary Fiber
      7g

      25%
    • Total Sugars
      3g

  • Protein
    13g

  • Potassium
    855mg

    18%

Ingredients

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp

large red onion (chopped)
1 1/2 whole

sea salt (divided)
1 1/4 tsp

large cloves garlic (minced)
2 clove

can no-salt-added cannellini or other white beans (drained, divided)
1 can

low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (divided)
3 1/2 cup

chopped lacinto kale or savoy cabbage ((6 ounces))
6 cup

grape tomatoes
1 pints

fresh rosemary (finely chopped )
2 tsp

black pepper (freshly ground)
3/4 tsp

day-old whole-grain bread (cut into 3/4-inch cubes)
2 1/2 slice

flat leaf parsley (chopped fresh)
1/2 cup