Bean Soup with Rice Recipe

Name: Bean Soup with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds fresh white beans; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 small stick celery, chopped; 1 bunch parsley, leaves removed and chopped; 1 bunch basil, leaves removed and chopped; 1 small hot chili; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 ounces bacon, finely diced; 1 pound ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced; Salt; Pepper; 16 ounces rice, cooked

Servings: persons

1 3/4 pounds fresh white beans
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small stick celery, chopped
1 bunch parsley, leaves removed and chopped
1 bunch basil, leaves removed and chopped
1 small hot chili
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces bacon, finely diced
1 pound ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
Salt
Pepper
16 ounces rice, cooked

1
Put the shelled beans in a pan with 2 quarts of cold water.
2
Bring slowly to boiling point.
3
Cook the beans until they are tender, adding salt when they are nearly done.
4
Finely chop the onion, garlic, celery, basil, parsley, and small piece of red chili.
5
Fry these gently in 3 tablespoons of oil, together with the bacon.
6
When it has all turned a light golden color, add the tomatoes.
7
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and continue cooking for about 15 to 20 minutes.
8
Put it all through a vegetable sieve and add the beans with their cooking water.
9
Stir well and continue cooking for 10 more minutes.
10
Add rice.
11
Serve hot or lukewarm without cheese.

982

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 pounds fresh white beans, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 small stick celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bean Soup with Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bean Soup with Rice

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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