Ingredients

• 2 19-ounce o cannellini beans, rinsed, divided
• 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
• 4 cups shredded Savoy cabbage, (1/2 medium head)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, plus 1 clove garlic, halved
• 3 14-1/2-oun reduced-sodium chicken broth, or 5 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 8 1/2-inch-t day-old whole-wheat country bread
• 1 cup grated fontina cheese, or 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

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Cooking Directions

Step 1

Mash 1 1/2 cups beans with a fork.

Step 2

Heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or soup pot. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cabbage and minced garlic; cook, stirring often, until the cabbage has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth, mashed beans and whole beans; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with pepper.

Step 3

Shortly before the soup is ready, toast bread lightly and rub with the cut side of the garlic clove (lightly or heavily depending on taste). Divide toast among 8 soup plates. Ladle soup over the toast and sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon oil over each serving. Serve immediately.