In this column we share the cuisine and recipes of Italy and our Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers.
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Ribollita: A Classic Italian Winter Soup
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Ribollita is a traditional Tuscan winter soup whose name means “reboiled.” It was originally made by reheating leftover vegetable and bean soup the next day, often poured over stale bread. Hearty, warming, and deeply comforting, it’s a perfect dish for cold weather.