Cannellini Beans 1lb

Originally cultivated in Argentina and beloved in Italy, Cannellini beans are also known as white kidney beans. With a mild, nutty flavor and creamy texture, these ivory legumes are versatile – enjoy in soups, salads and pasta dishes.

• Surfas Product
• 16 oz / 454 g

Cannellini Bean Soup
Serves 4

Ingredients

• ½ lb. dried Cannellini beans
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sort beans and soak overnight in bowl using 3 times as much water as beans. The next morning rinse beans thoroughly with cold water.
2. In soup pot, sauté onion, carrots and celery in 2 tbsp. olive oil for 10 minutes.
3. Add drained beans, fresh water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 1 – 1½ hour, until soup is thick and creamy and beans are tender.
4. Season soup with salt and pepper; remove from heat and stir in remaining olive oil.