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Ribollita

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5 from 3 reviews

A hearty soup packed with veggies and bread that will keep you warm on a cold winter day.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 strips bacon, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 (14.5) oz can diced tomatos, undrained
  • 1 quart vegetable broth
  • 5 oz frozen chopped spinach
  • 3 cups stale bread, cubed
  • 2/3 cup lentils, uncooked
  • black pepper & cayenne pepper, to taste
  • parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook lentils according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large pot or dutch oven, saute first six ingredients for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes (with their liquid), broth, spinach, bread and cooked lentils and spices and let simmer until veggies reach desired tenderness.
  4. Serve topped with parmesan cheese if desired.