Instructions

  1. Chop bacon into ½” pieces and sauté until almost done.
  2. Add onions, garlic, and celery; cook to soften, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add all to crock pot.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  5. Cool and refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
  6. To serve: Reheat; and place slices of bread in bottom of soup bowls and ladle hot Ribollita over bread.