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Summer vegetable ribolitta in a pot
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Summer Veggies Recipes From Tuscany:
Vegetable Ribolita
, A Comforting Soup

58 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
20
Ingredients
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Summer veggies recipes often bring to mind simple meals made with whatever is fresh and on hand, and this ribolita tells exactly that kind of story. It comes from the Tuscan countryside, where home cooks would gather leftover bread and garden vegetables to create something warm, filling, and full of life. Over time, it has become a beloved comfort food, known for its rich texture and wholesome flavours. As you begin making it, the kitchen slowly fills with the aroma of garlic, onions, and herbs softening in olive oil. One by one, the vegetables are added, each bringing its own texture and flavour. The process is simple and not complicated, just letting the ingredients cook at their own pace. When the bread is stirred in, it soaks up all the flavours and turns the broth into a thick and hearty dish. If you enjoy an easy vegetable soup, this recipe fits beautifully into your routine without demanding too much effort. By the time it’s ready, you have something that feels both nourishing and comforting. You can keep it light and brothy or let it simmer longer for a thicker consistency like porridge. This kind of easy vegetable soup is perfect for sharing with family or enjoying quietly on your own after a long day. The balance of soft vegetables, fragrant herbs, and hearty bread makes every bite satisfying without feeling heavy.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
3 tablespoonsOlive oil (plus extra if needed)
3 clovesGarlic, thinly sliced
1 mediumYellow onion, thinly sliced
1 large (370 g)Leek, diced
2 large (340 g)Carrots, peeled and diced
3 large(240 g)Celery stalks, diced
2 to 3 sprigsFresh rosemary or thyme
as neededKosher salt
1 tablespoonTomato paste
6 cupsWater (plus extra if needed)
2Bay leaves
1 chunkParmesan rind, about 2 inches square (optional)
2 medium (240g)Zucchini, chopped
2 medium (240g)Yellow squash, chopped
about 240 gGreen beans (cut into 1-inch pieces)
115 gSpinach (roughly chopped)
1 cup, 30gFresh basil leaves, chopped
to tasteBlack pepper
110 gRustic crusty bread (cut into cubes)
for servingGrated Parmesan (optional)

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Description - Step 1

Prepare the flavour base

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add sliced garlic and cook gently until it becomes fragrant and slightly golden. Stir in onion, leek, carrots, and celery, along with the herb sprigs, whichever you are using. Add a pinch of salt and cook slowly, stirring often, until all vegetables are soft but not browned.

Step 1
Prepare the flavour base
10 Minutes
Step 2
Add tomato paste
1 Minute
Step 3
Simmer the vegetables
10 Minutes
Step 4
Add bread and thicken
15 Minutes

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Summer vegetable ribolita is a rustic Italian soup made with fresh seasonal vegetables, herbs, olive oil, and chunks of crusty bread. It comes from Tuscany and is known for its thick, hearty texture.