ara din ir-rietta bil-malti (bean soup)
"Il-kawlata" is a traditional Maltese dish which is slowly being forgotten. Il-kawlata is a complete dish with a large and varied quantity of vegetables, beans, pork and pasta. The pasta used in the original kawlata recipe is macaroni, however you may use a similar size variety. You may use canned beans to save time or you may soak dry beans overnight and boil them for approximately one hour and a half or until they soften, then drain. You may freeze portions for use later.
prep time
45 Min
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 -6
Ingredients
- 1 cup broad beans
- 1 1/2 pounds smoked pork shank or hock
- 2 cups pumpkin, chopped
- 3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into small cubes
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cups cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 4-6 cups vegetable or chicken stock, or as desired
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 1/2 ounces small pasta
- 3 1/2 ounces Romano cheese, grated
How To Make ara din ir-rietta bil-malti (bean soup)
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Step 1Place all the ingredients except the cheese and pasta in a large pot and mix everything together.
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Step 2Place the covered pot on a high flame. When it comes to the boil, lower the heat and allow to simmer, still covered, for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3Remove the meat from the pot, cut away from the bones, cut meat into bite-sized pieces and put back into the pot.
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Step 4Add salt and pepper.
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Step 5Add the pasta and mix. Increase to moderate heat and cook the pasta until tender.
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Step 6Remove the pot from heat, add half the cheese and stir.
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Step 7Serve with more cheese on top
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