Vegetarian Recipes - Smooth Bean Soup Recipe

  
 

Smooth Bean Soup Recipe

 

Ingredients

 

Serves 6

  • 2 lb/1 kg borlotti or red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 quarts/3 liters water

  • 2 tbsp tomato concentrate/puree

  • fresh sage and rosemary, to garnish

Method:

  1. Cook the beans in a large pot with enough water to cover for about 1 hour, or until tender. Season with salt.

  2. Sauté the onion in 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan until lightly browned.

  3. Drain the beans. Add to the pan and cook for 3 minutes.

  4. Pour in the water, partially cover, and cook for 75 minutes over medium-low heat.

  5. Remove from heat and chop in a food processor until smooth.

  6. Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir in the tomato concentrate. Cook for 5 minutes more.

  7. Season with the salt and pepper and stir in the remaining oil. Garnish with the sage and rosemary and serve hot.