Italian Peasant Soup with Cabbage, Beans & Cheese
"A well-stocked pantry is a good starting point for making a hearty homemade soup like this one. Just add some fresh vegetables, bread and cheese and you've got dinner (and tomorrow's lunch)...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 15 1/2 - 19 ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed, divided
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 medium onion, halved and sliced
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4 cups shredded Savoy cabbage, (1/2 medium head)
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3 cloves garlic, minced, plus 1 clove garlic, halved
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3 14 1/2 ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth, or 5 1/4 cups vegetable broth
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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8 1/2 inch thick slices day-old whole-wheat country bread
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1 cup grated fontina cheese, or 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
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