6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 1 1/2-inch-thick slices ciabatta bread, crusts removed, each slice quartered
chopped fresh herbs
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 bunch kale, thinly sliced
2 c chicken or vegetable stock
1 14 1/2-ounce can whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands
1-2 c cooked cannellini beans (lentils are good too)
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bread and 1 teaspoon herbs; cook until bread is golden on both sides, turning with tongs, about 2 minutes total. Transfer croutons to bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add remaining 4 tablespoons oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper to same pot; sauté over medium heat 30 seconds. Add kale and stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until kale wilts, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, beans, and remaining herbs. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle ragout into shallow bowls. Top with croutons and serve.
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 1 1/2-inch-thick slices ciabatta bread, crusts removed, each slice quartered
chopped fresh herbs
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 bunch kale, thinly sliced
2 c chicken or vegetable stock
1 14 1/2-ounce can whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands
1-2 c cooked cannellini beans (lentils are good too)
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bread and 1 teaspoon herbs; cook until bread is golden on both sides, turning with tongs, about 2 minutes total. Transfer croutons to bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add remaining 4 tablespoons oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper to same pot; sauté over medium heat 30 seconds. Add kale and stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until kale wilts, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, beans, and remaining herbs. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle ragout into shallow bowls. Top with croutons and serve.