Рецепт BORLOTTI BEAN MINESTRA
These classic Italian beans are a medium large tan bean, splashed with red/black to magenta streaks. It is very popular in Italian and Portuguese cuisine. They are also known as Cranberry beans in the US. If you can't find Borlotti beans, you can always use pinto beans.
Подготовка: | Italian |
Приготовление: | Порций: 6 |
Хорошо сочетается: bread, salad, antipasto, salumi
Wine and Drink Pairings: Chianti
Ингредиенты
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Инструкции
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and sweat the onions, garlic, carrot and celery.
- Stir in the soaked borlotti beans, tomatoes and herbs. Then add the stock, parmesan rind and prosciutto.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Add water to soup if necessary and stir as needed.
- Remove the piece of prosciutto and dice it finely.
- Remove some of the beans and smash them in a small bowl. Add the prosciutto and smashed beans back to the soup.
- Remove the piece of parmesan rind and discard. Season the soup with salt and pepper.
- Add cavolo nero and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Serve with pasta, parmesan and a generous drizzle of good olive oil.