Bean Soup
Bean soup is a classic dish of simple, rustic country cooking, made with different varieties of beans. Just soak the dried legumes the night before and prepare a basic sauté of carrot, celery, and onion. Nothing more is needed for this hearty first course—rich in flavor and nutrients, perfect for ending a cold winter’s day!
A true comfort food from another era, it’s a joy to share at the family table. Whether served with toasted bread croutons or enriched with pasta, bean soup warms both body and heart with its rustic, homemade character.
Ingredients for 4 servings
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200 g pasta (ditalini or strips of fresh homemade pasta)
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500 g cannellini beans
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200 g ripe or peeled tomatoes
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1 L vegetable broth
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3 whole garlic cloves + 1 minced garlic clove
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1 minced onion
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3 sage leaves
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Chili pepper
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Extra virgin olive oil
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Salt
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Pepper
Method
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Wash the beans thoroughly and place them in a pot covered with cold water. Add the three whole garlic cloves and the sage leaves.
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Cook, topping up with hot water as needed to keep the beans covered. Add salt only at the end of cooking.
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Pass the beans through a food mill to make a smooth purée.
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In another pot, sauté the minced onion and garlic in olive oil. Add the tomatoes and chili pepper and cook for about 10 minutes.
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Stir in the bean purée and hot broth. Adjust seasoning with salt.
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Once the soup comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook until tender.
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Before serving, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and finish with freshly ground black pepper.
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