{"id":942,"date":"2020-09-17T09:44:59","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T13:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trishmcgee.com\/?p=942"},"modified":"2020-09-17T09:44:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-17T13:44:59","slug":"vegetarian-ribollita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trishmcgee.com\/?p=942","title":{"rendered":"Vegetarian Ribollita"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.trishmcgee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ingredients.jpg?resize=576%2C432\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.trishmcgee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ingredients.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.trishmcgee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ingredients.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve been making traditional ribollita (with chicken broth and pancetta) but wanted to experiment with a vegetarian version to serve to one of my vegetarian friends. I&#8217;m not a huge fan of pre-made vegetable broth and I needed a smokey substitute for the pancetta &#8211; so I chose fennel, leeks and smoked gouda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch this video for a quick view of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vegetarian Ribollita\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JoVWLuHmxB4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prep time: 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook time: 1 hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total time: 1 hr. 30 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Servings: 8 hearty bowls<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vegetarian Ribollita<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olive Oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 Large Onion, Rough Chop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 Fennel Bulb, Rough Chop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 Leeks, Rough Chop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5 Carrots, Rough Chop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 Cloves Garlic, Rough Chop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6 Cups Water<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 &#8211; 28 Oz. Can Diced Tomatoes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 &#8211; 16 Oz. Cans Cannellini Beans, Drained<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 Box Frozen Chopped Spinach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 Bay Leaves, 2 Tsp. Oregano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salt and Pepper to Taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 &#8211; 3 oz Block Smoked Gouda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover the bottom of a large pot with olive oil. Over medium heat, saute onions, fennel, leeks, carrots and garlic until onions are translucent. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer for about an hour until carrots are tender. Before serving, remove bay leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Croutons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 Loaf Ciabatta Bread (pre-sliced or whole)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olive Oil Drizzle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat oven to 375. Slice bread into chunks. Drizzle with olive oil and toss. Bake about 10 minutes, keeping a close eye on the process. For best results, stir the croutons after about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place desired amount of croutons on bottom of large bowl. Ladle soup over croutons. Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alternatives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace the water with 48 oz. chicken broth. Replace smoked gouda with 6 oz. chopped pancetta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace spinach with chopped fresh kale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a richer broth, add 1 T. tomato paste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve been making traditional ribollita (with chicken broth and pancetta) but wanted to experiment with a vegetarian version to serve to one of my vegetarian friends. I&#8217;m not a huge fan of pre-made vegetable broth and I needed a smokey substitute for the pancetta &#8211; so I chose fennel, leeks and smoked gouda. 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