Ribollita Inspired Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Ribollita Inspired Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white beans dried; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion chopped; 2 garlic cloves minced; 4 tomatoes mediums ripe, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; salt; pepper; 2 ounces bacon chopped or cubed; 1 onion chopped; 3 garlic cloves minced; 2 carrots chopped; 300 grams fresh spinach leaves; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon dried herbs mixed; salt; pepper; 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup white beans dried
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
4 tomatoes mediums ripe, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt
pepper
2 ounces bacon chopped or cubed
1 onion chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
2 carrots chopped
300 grams fresh spinach leaves
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried herbs mixed
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1
Soak white beans in water overnight, or for at least 4 hours. After soaking, boil them in slightly salted water for about 30 minutes. Make sure not to overcook them. They should remain a bit of a bite. Set aside.
2
In a deep pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and fry until onion is golden. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Let simmer for about 20 minutes. Set aside.
3
In a big soup pan, fry the bacon cubes over medium heat. Once they start releasing the fat, stir in onions, garlic, and carrots. Fry for about 5 minutes or until onion is golden and bacon becomes crisp. Add the tomato mixture and stir while bringing to a boil. Now add beans, spinach and cheese. Season with salt, pepper and herbs. Bring to boil again, then let simmer for about 30 minutes.
4
Serve with Ciabatta bread.

917

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white beans dried, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion chopped, 2 garlic cloves minced, and more.

Yes, Ribollita Inspired Bean Stew 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.

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Ribollita Inspired Bean Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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