Zuppa di Fagioli con Crostino
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Zuppa di Fagioli con Crostino
Description
This soup starts by sautéing chopped onion, diced carrots, celery, and minced garlic in olive oil until soft. Dried cannellini beans soaked overnight are added along with vegetable broth and fresh rosemary sprig, then simmered until beans are creamy and tender, about 20 minutes. After removing the rosemary, the soup is seasoned with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a touch of red pepper flakes for mild heat.
The grilled crostini, prepared by toasting 2-inch crustless bread squares until crisp, serve as a crunchy accompaniment for dipping or topping the soup. Together, the simple ingredients form a comforting, flavorful meal suitable for cool weather or any time a rustic bean soup is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 rosemary large sprig, fresh
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 carrot diced
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth low sodium or homemade
- 250 grams cannellini beans soaked overnight, dried
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic and saute until the mixture is tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add beans, broth and the sprig of rosemary. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer until the beans are tender and creamy, about 20 minutes.
- Discard the rosemary, add the red pepper flakes and serve hot with a piece of grilled crostino.
FOR THE CROSTINO
- Cut a 2-inch square slice from a loaf of bread. Remove the crust.
- Grill until toasted, about 2 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 2622mg | 109% |
| Potassium | 1343mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5936IU | 119% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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