Ingredients
- ½ small green or Savoy cabbage, slivered
- 3 or 4 large leaves of red or white Swiss chard, slivered
- 1 tablespoon finely minced bacon or pancetta (Italian unsmoked bacon)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 1 large or 2 small zucchini, diced
- ½ pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or about 6 canned whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- Other vegetables as desired
- ½ cup rice
- 6 cups meat or vegetable stock or water
- 1 cup cooked, drained white beans, like cannellini or Great Northern (see note below)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 to 8 tablespoons freshly grated cheese, preferably Parmigiano reggiano
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
422 calories; 11 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 60 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 20 grams protein; 16 milligrams cholesterol; 658 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Six to eight servings
Preparation
- Rinse the slivered cabbage and chard. Steam for about 15 minutes in the water clinging to the leaves, adding a few tablespoons if necessary to keep the vegetables from scorching. When they are tender but not falling apart, set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine bacon or pancetta, garlic, parsley and onion, and saute gently in the oil in a heavy stockpot or soup kettle large enough to hold all the vegetables and stock until tender but not brown — about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add remaining vegetables to the pot along with the broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for 20 to 30 minutes, just until vegetables are tender. Add cabbage and chard with the beans. Stir and bring to a simmer. Taste and add salt and pepper if you wish. Stir in the rice and continue cooking for 15 minutes, or until rice is done. Remove from heat and serve with a spoonful of grated cheese on top.
1 hour 15 minutes
Dining and Cooking