Hearty Peasant Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Peasant Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus more for seasoning, if desired; 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice; 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) cannelini beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 bunch (about 1 pound) broccoli rabe, cut crosswise 1 inch thick and well washed, with water still clinging to it (blanched if desired); 4 thick slices rustic whole-wheat bread, toasted

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus more for seasoning, if desired
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) cannelini beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 bunch (about 1 pound) broccoli rabe, cut crosswise 1 inch thick and well washed, with water still clinging to it (blanched if desired)
4 thick slices rustic whole-wheat bread, toasted

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1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
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2. Add tomato paste and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened, 2 to 3 minutes.
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3. Add tomatoes (with their juice), beans, broccoli rabe, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rabe is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
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4. To serve, place a slice of toasted bread in the bottom of each serving bowl; ladle soup over toast.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, Coarse salt and ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Hearty Peasant Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Peasant Soup

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