Ribollita

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This is delicious! So hearty and yummy! Good job Giada. I didn't have any ciabatta rolls around, so i used my potato rolls which are much less dense and it soaked it all up nice and good but got a bit soggy. I toasted one roll for myself so i'm going to the store to find ciabatta and throw that in there. i can't wait! i'm so glad i found this recipe now before the denver snow starts rolling in. best part is that you probab;y have everything you need already in your fridge. i do and i'm gonna make a point to have all the ingredients on hand all the time. so good.

i agree that it doesnt make a lot. i made it just for me and i could probably finish myself throughout the day. :

try it!

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Made this great soup with a little bacon instead of panchetta. Also, added one and a half more ups of chicken stock and less spinach (as others suggested. The one ingredient that I added, which you did not use, was 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. This really added just enough heat! My husband is NOT a tomato lover, but he really enjoyed this soup! Thank you, Giada!

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I made this soup for my family. I thought it had wonderful flavor and easy to make! I will continue to cook this dish for my family! YUMM!!

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This a very tasty dish. The Herbes de Provence add an interesting complexity that we thorougly enjoyed. Not being a big fan of pancetta, I used an apple-wood bacon and it worked nicely. Using the rind from the cheese is a good idea when making any Italian style soup/stew. And once you use the tomato paste in a tube, you will NEVER use the canned again. The double concentrated flavor is superior and I use it whenever tomato paste is called for in a recipe. In addition, so many recipes call for a tablespoon or two and with the tube variety, it is not wasted. Store it in the refrigerator and try not to lick your fingers...it's terrific.

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I think the recipe calls for more spinach that Giada used on the show.. Will definately make again with about half the spinach.

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Wow- i was looking for a quick dinner and didn't expect to get this much flavor! Couldn't have been easier, either. I used cubed pancetta from Trader Joes, the rest as written. But you could put this together with pre-chopped veggies from the store and be done in a flash. Don't skip the toasted/grilled bread rubbed with garlic, it is adds both flavor and texture. I had to use challah as it was the only decent bread i had in the house, still so good. Served this with a nice salad and it satisfied our appetites nicely.

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A recipe that lives up to the reviews! I should have listened to other reviewers - you should double or triple the recipe because this makes enough for one meal.

My special touches: Turkey bacon instead of pancetta, fresh spinach instead of frozen, 1 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram near the end of simmering, 1/2 clove of grated garlic (ala Rachael Ray near the end.

Thanks for a great recipe, Giada!

p.s. I'm making this on a day here in Denver where we are experiencing a spring blizzard. Perfect meal for a day like today.

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OMG I made this for dinner this evening and wow what a great soup. So easy to throw together and the taste is incredible. My fiance went back for three bowls. Finally a recipe that looks exactly like its supposed to. If your looking for a hearty, tasty, easy to prepare comfort food, this is definately the one. You won't be disappointed.

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This soup is so delicious and very easy to make! I used fresh spinach instead of frozen which I find just as easy and better for you. I served it over ciabatta bread as recommended and I have to say it was out of this world.

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Oh my God! This soup is out of this world.
Soooooooooooo good. The taste is delicious and is so hearty that in itself it makes it a meal. Love it.