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Zuppa di Fagioli Borlotti #zuppadifagioli#zuppadifagioliborlotti#borlotti#aglio#olio#peperoncino#pancetta#passatadipomodoro #cucinaitaliana#cena #foodpics#legumi #slowfood#salvia#tradizioneitaliana 549wReply#italianfood#cucinaitalia #buonappetito #atavola #cooking #food #foodfotografy Zuppa di Fagioli Borlotti: A Comforting Italian Bean Soup

Zuppa di Fagioli Borlotti

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Course Soup
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • Equipment Needed: Large pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, immersion blender (optional).

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 2 cups Borlotti beans dried or canned; if using dried, soak them overnight
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Method
  • Step 1: Prepare the Beans
  • If you're using dried Borlotti beans, soak them overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse them before cooking. If using canned beans, simply drain and rinse them to remove excess sodium.
  • Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  • Step 3: Add Tomatoes and Beans
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, along with the soaked (or canned) Borlotti beans. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
  • Step 4: Add Broth and Seasonings
  • Pour in the vegetable broth, add the bay leaf, and sprinkle in the dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer the soup for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender (if using dried beans, it may take longer).
  • Step 5: Blend (Optional)
  • After the beans are tender, you can use an immersion blender to puree some of the soup for a creamier texture while leaving some beans whole for added texture. This step is optional and depends on your texture preference.
  • Step 6: Season and Serve
  • Remove the bay leaf, and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Variations
  • Add Greens: Stir in some chopped kale or spinach in the last 10 minutes of cooking for added nutrients.
  • Spicy Version: Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
  • Meat Option: For a heartier soup, add diced pancetta or Italian sausage during the sautéing step.