Rustic Vegetable Soup with Salt Cod Recipe

Name: Rustic Vegetable Soup with Salt Cod
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 28-ounce can whole tomatoestomatoes chopped, juices reserved; One 3/4-pound salt cod fillet; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium zucchini, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick; 2 pounds fresh cranberry beans, shelled (2 cups), or canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 pound kalestems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped (3 cups); 1/2 pound escarolelarge stems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped (3 cups); One 1/2-pound baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 quarts water; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Salt; Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of country-style bread

Servings: persons

One 28-ounce can whole tomatoestomatoes chopped, juices reserved
One 3/4-pound salt cod fillet
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium zucchini, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
2 pounds fresh cranberry beans, shelled (2 cups), or canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound kalestems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped (3 cups)
1/2 pound escarolelarge stems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped (3 cups)
One 1/2-pound baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 quarts water
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt
Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of country-style bread

1
In a large bowl, cover the salt cod with cold water.
2
Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours or up to 2 days.
3
Change the water three times a day.
4
In a large, enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
5
Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
6
Add the zucchini, beans, onion, kale, escarole, potato and tomatoes with their juices.
7
Add the water and crushed red pepper and bring to a boil.
8
Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 50 minutes.
9
Season lightly with salt.
10
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400.
11
Set the bread on a rimmed baking sheet.
12
Generously brush both sides of the bread with olive oil.
13
Bake for about 12 minutes, until browned and crisp.
14
Add the cod to the casserole and simmer over moderately low heat until the cod is heated through, about 5 minutes.
15
Using a wooden spoon, gently break the cod into 2-inch pieces.
16
Set the toasted bread in shallow bowls.
17
Ladle the stew over the bread.
18
Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 28-ounce can whole tomatoestomatoes chopped, juices reserved, One 3/4-pound salt cod fillet, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Rustic Vegetable Soup with Salt Cod falls under the Seafood 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.

Rustic Vegetable Soup with Salt Cod

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