Chiudi

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Maruzzara bean soup

Cook & Prep Time

50 mins

Serves

4

Maruzzara bean soup

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 celery stick, thinly sliced
  • 200 g canned tomatoes
  • 500 ml water or stock (or water mixed with a stock cube)
  • 400 g canned cannellini beans, drained
  • 2 pinches of oregano
  • toasted bread
  • salt to taste

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, sauté the garlic cloves, celery, and cherry tomatoes in the extra virgin olive oil until softened; pour in about 500ml water or stock. Cook for about 20 minutes over medium heat until the celery is tender.

Step 2

Add the canned cannellini beans and oregano, and continue cooking for another 20-30 minutes; salt to taste.

Step 3

To serve, ladle the beans over the toasted bread, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.