This Hearty vegetable soup is great all year-round, but especially comforting in the colder months. It combines staples like white beans, swiss chard, carrots, celery, onion, rosemary and stale bread, torn into pieces and blended with the other ingredients, it’s delicious and healthy. Make it tonight or try it the next time you’re in Florence at Trattoria Cammillo, a family run business since 1945, they make the best in town. Located at Borgo San Iacopo 57R. Check out our take on this Tuscan Soup, perfect for the fall. (This can be made as a vegan soup, by simply omitting the Parmesan cheese at the end).
Total Time : Approx. 1 hour
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 3-4 medium Carrots
- 3 Celery stalks
- 4 cloves of Garlic
- A handful of Swiss Chard leaves (can use spinach or Kale)
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 sprig of fresh Rosemary
- 1 (15oz) can of white beans like Kidney/Cannellini beans (rinsed & drained)
- 1 (28oz) can of diced or crushed Tomatoes
- 4 Cups of Vegetable Stock
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 teaspoon of Italian spice
- 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin Olive Oil (plus some to drizzle on the bread)
- 4 cups of day-old Italian Bread (about 4-5 slices)
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese and a handful of fresh Basil leaves for topping
Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat, sauté the onions, celery and carrots for about 6-8 minutes, until they are soft. Season with a little salt while cooking.
- Add the garlic, rosemary and Italian spice, cook for about another minute.
- Next, add the beans, veggie stock and tomatoes, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and simmer for about 15 mins with the lid on, while simmering add the Swiss Chard to let it wilt.
- While the soup is simmering, tear your bread into chunks, drizzle with a little olive oil and toast on broil in your oven until golden, (check after a few minutes), then set aside and let cool.
- Next add the bread into the soup and stir until the soup thickens, if it looks too thick you can add a little more stock or water as needed.
- For toppings add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and some fresh basil leaves, (omit cheese if making vegan). Enjoy!
Make it before you go or be inspired to make it once you’ve returned!
Check out our other posts on Florence to help you plan an amazing trip to this historical and beautiful city.
“Top 8 Things to do in Florence, Italy – Explore and Experience.”
“2-Day Itinerary for Florence, Italy – How to make the most of your time.”
“Tips and Recommendations, Your Travel Guide to Florence, Italy.”
Exploring Florence’s Buchette del Vino or Wine Windows: A Self-Guided Walking Tour into the Past!
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