Aubergine Cannellini Bean And Ricotta Soup Recipe

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   Rinse the soaked cannellini beans.

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   Cover with water bring to the boil and simmer for about 1 hour or possibly till tender.

3. 3

   Prick the aubergines with a knife lay them on a baking tray and bake them whole in the oven at its highest temperature for about 40 min.

4. 4

   Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a deep pan and fry the garlic chilli basil and parsley till the garlic is softened but not coloured.

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   Cut the baked aubergines in half and scrape all the sweetsmelling insides into the pan.

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   Add in the cooked beans and the stock.

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   Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 min.

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   Remove half the soup puree it and return it to the pot.

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   Stir it and season well.

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    It should be creamy gutsy and reasonably thick.

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    Then stir in your lightly seasoned broken up ricotta.

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    Drizzle each bowl with some realty good peppery extra virgin extra virgin olive oil as you serve it and eat with some hot fresh crusty bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.