====== Italian Vegetable Stew ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  * ½ 1-lb. loaf sourdough bread, torn into 2” pieces (about 6 cups)
  * 1 bunch collard greens, center ribs and stems removed
  * 1 bunch Tuscan or other kale, center ribs and stems removed
  * Kosher salt
  * ½ cup olive oil, divided, plus more for serving
  * 2 medium carrots, peeled, finely chopped
  * 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  * 1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, chopped
  * 4 cloves garlic cloves, chopped
  * ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  * 1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
  * 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  * 3 15-oz. cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed
  * 4 sprigs thyme
  * 1 sprig marjoram or oregano
  * 1 bay leaf
  * Freshly ground black pepper
  * Shaved Parmesan (for serving)
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** -
  * **Cook:** -
  * **Serves:** 6-8
  * [[http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/italian-vegetable-stew|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  - Scatter bread on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Let stand at room temperature to slightly dry out, about 2 hours.
  - Working in batches, cook collards and kale separately in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly softened, about 3 minutes per batch. Rinse to cool. Squeeze out excess water; roughly chop. Set aside.
  - Heat ¼ cup oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and leek; stir often until softened, 8–10 minutes.
  - Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you add them. Cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is evaporated and tomatoes begin to stick to the bottom of the pot, 10–15 minutes.
  - Add broth, beans, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf, and reserved greens; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors meld and soup thickens slightly, 40–50 minutes. Discard sprigs and bay leaf.
  - DO AHEAD: Soup can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool slightly; chill until cold. Cover and keep chilled. Reheat before continuing. Store bread airtight at room temperature.
  - Just before serving, gently stir bread and ¼ cup oil into soup. Divide among bowls, top with Parmesan, and drizzle with oil.

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