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Ribollita
Recipe Courtesy of Mario Batali
Show:  Molto Mario
Episode:  Toscana IV
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup
1 medium red onion, chopped into 1/2 inch dice
2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, scraped and chopped into 1/4 inch thick half moons
2 ribs celery, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
2 waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 cups white cannellini or brown borlotti beans, soaked and fully cooked
4 cups reserved bean liquid
1 cup basic tomato sauce
1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped into 1/2 inch ribbons
1 bunch kale, chopped into 1/2 inch ribbons
1 bunch black cabbage (cavolo nero), chopped into 1/2 inch ribbons
Garnish: 4 slices country bread, toasted
1/2 cup grated parmigiano

In a large 8 quart pot, heat oil, onion and garlic together and cook until soft. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, 2 cups of beans, 4 cups of bean cooking liquid (or water) and basic tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add chard, kale, black cabbage and simmer 1 1/2 hours until everything is soft. Add remaining beans and adjust seasoning. Allow to cool and rest overnight.

The following day, bring to a boil and serve in shallow bowls over toasted bread. Sprinkle with parmigiano tableside.

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Gramigne with Sausage and Kale (or Black Cabbage)
Fetta Col Cavolo, Olio Nuovo and Pecorino Fresco

Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 8 hours
Yield: 4 servings

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