Ribollita (Tuscan Bread and Bean Soup) Soups & Stews, Veganbean recipe, bean soup, butter beans, cannellini beans, CIA, cranberry beans, easy recipe, hearty soup, navy beans, Northarvest Bean Growers, soup, swiss chard, The Culinary Institute of America, Tuscan, video Ribbolita is a traditional Tuscan dish, a celebration of beans, seasonal vegetables, and the first press of extra virgin olive oil. The addition of bread turns a light soup into a satisfying dish that can be served as a main course. Add another layer of flavor by grating some aged Parmeggiano Reggiano over the top before service or at the table. To download a Spanish translation of this recipe click here.