Spelled and bean soup
Presentation
I present to you a classic Italian recipe: spelled and bean soup, a comfort delight that will warm your heart wherever you are in the world. Get ready to immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Italy and enjoy a traditional dish that conquers the palates of every culture. Follow this step-by-step guide to create an unforgettable dining experience. Have a nice journey through Italian flavours! ??
Ingredients:
- 70 grams of pearled spelled
- 160g of dried beans (320 grams if already cooked or canned)
- 100 grams of celery
- 100 grams of carrots
- 100 grams of onion
- 350 grams of water
- 350 grams of broth
- 1 clove of garlic
- olive oil to taste
- salt to taste
Preparation:
1 Cut the celery, carrot and onion into cubes of about half a centimeter. 2 Finely chop the garlic clove. In a saucepan, cover the bottom with olive oil, 3 pour the diced celery, carrot and onion and cook over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
At this point 4 add the chopped garlic, give it a stir and cook for another 2 minutes. 5 Now you can add the spelled, mix it together with the vegetables and after a couple of minutes 6 add the broth and the water.
7 Immediately afterwards add the dried beans soaked in water and drained. If you use already cooked or canned beans, do not add them now, but 5 minutes before finishing cooking. 8 Now also add the 2 bay leaves and salt to taste, bring to the boil 9 and cover the pot, cooking the soup over low heat for about 40 minutes. Serve the hot soup on the table and enjoy your meal!
Advise
- Soaking the beans : If you use dried beans rather than canned ones, remember to soak them in plenty of cold water for at least 12 hours, if you leave them longer replace the water. This will make the beans easier to cook and shorten the cooking time.
- Adjust the consistency : If the soup is too thick when cooking, you can add a little hot water or broth to reach the desired consistency. If, however, it is too liquid, you can slightly extend the cooking time to allow some of the excess liquid to evaporate.
- Storage and reheating : spelled and bean soup keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days. You can store it in airtight containers and reheat it when ready to consume it. Add a little water or stock as needed while reheating to restore consistency.
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