Ribollita

This soup is a fine example of Italian peasant food—hearty, healthful, and inexpensive. I like it very thick. My mother made this when I was growing up, and I had the pleasure of enjoying it again in Tuscany a few years ago. Now I make it at home in my slow cooker. This soup is even better the next day. To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free bread.