Luigi's Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Luigi's Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried navy beans; 2 medium-sized tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 2 scallions, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 3 -4 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 -2 branches basil (1/4 cup loosely packed leaves); 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; Garnish and accompaniments: Freshly grated Parmesan or aged goat cheese, freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups dried navy beans
2 medium-sized tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
3 -4 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 -2 branches basil (1/4 cup loosely packed leaves)
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
Garnish and accompaniments: Freshly grated Parmesan or aged goat cheese, freshly ground black pepper

1
You will need a large pot with a lid.
2
Rinse beans in cold water to clean, then place in large saucepan, cover with 3 to 4 inches of cold water and bring to a boil.
3
Skim off any foam, drain off water, and cover beans again with cold water to a depth of 3 to 4 inches.
4
Put back on heat.
5
As water heats, add tomatoes, scallions, oil, celery, garlic, black pepper, and basil.
6
Cover and bring to a boil.
7
Lower heat and simmer covered for 2 to 3 hours, until beans are cooked and tender.
8
Check beans every so often to ensure that they aren't running dry.
9
Add more water if necessary.
10
Once beans are cooked, add salt, and bring back to a rolling boil for 3 to 5 minutes to thicken.
11
Set aside until ready to serve, then reheat, and transfer to serving dish.
12
Serve hot, topped with a sprinkling of grated cheese and of freshly ground black pepper.
13
Put out pepper and extra cheese so guests can adjust flavorings as they wish.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried navy beans, 2 medium-sized tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 2 scallions, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Luigi's Bean Soup 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.

Luigi's Bean Soup

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