Name: Italian Vegetable Stew
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 1-pound loaf sourdough bread, torn into 2" pieces (about 6 cups); 1 bunch collard greens, center ribs and stems removed; 1 bunch Tuscan or other kale, center ribs and stems removed; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup olive oil, divided, plus more for serving; 2 medium carrots, peeled, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained; 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 3 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed; 4 sprigs thyme; 1 sprig marjoram or oregano; 1 bay leaf; Freshly ground black pepper; Shaved Parmesan (for serving)

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Italian Vegetable StewDitte Isager

This vegetable-packed zuppa is a perfect way to use day-old bread.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 1-pound loaf sourdough bread, torn into 2" pieces (about 6 cups)

1 bunch collard greens, center ribs and stems removed

1 bunch Tuscan or other kale, center ribs and stems removed

Kosher salt

1/2 cup olive oil, divided, plus more for serving

2 medium carrots, peeled, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, finely chopped

1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained

8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

3 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed

4 sprigs thyme

1 sprig marjoram or oregano

1 bay leaf

Freshly ground black pepper

Shaved Parmesan (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Scatter bread on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Let stand at room temperature to slightly dry out, about 2 hours.
Step 2
Working in batches, cook collards and kale separately in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly softened, about 3 minutes per batch. Rinse to cool. Squeeze out excess water; roughly chop. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and leek; stir often until softened, 8-10 minutes.
Step 4
Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you add them. Cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is evaporated and tomatoes begin to stick to the bottom of the pot, 10-15 minutes.
Step 5
Add broth, beans, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf, and reserved greens; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors meld and soup thickens slightly, 40-50 minutes. DO AHEAD: Soup can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool slightly; chill until cold. Cover and keep chilled. Reheat before continuing. Store bread airtight at room temperature.
Step 6
Just before serving, gently stir bread and 1/4 cup oil into soup. Divide among bowls, top with Parmesan, and drizzle with oil.

TagsStew Soup/Stew Soup Italian European Collard Greens Leafy Greens Vegetable Kale Canned Tomato Tomato Cannellini Bean White Bean Bean and Legume Parmesan Cheese Dairy Main Dinner Nut Free Vegetarian Simmer Bon Appétit

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