jani me fasule (albanian bean soup)
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A traditional white bean soup that is usually served with a salad and a loaf of crusty bread. This is an adaptation of a recipe found in an Albanian cookbook given to me by friends in Tirana and suggestions from same friends. TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE OVERNIGHT BEAN SOAKING
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For jani me fasule (albanian bean soup)
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1 cdried white beans
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3 Tbspolive oil
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1onion, chopped
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3 clovegarlic, crushed
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2carrots, peeled and sliced
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2 stalkcelery (with leaves), chopped
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2tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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2bay leaf
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2 Tbsptomato paste
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5 cboiling chicken broth or water
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1/2lemon, juice of
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1 Tbspfresh mint, minced
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1 Tbspparsley, minced
How To Make jani me fasule (albanian bean soup)
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1Soak the dried bean in water overnight.
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2Drain the beans, rinse, and boil in plenty of water for 15 minutes, covered. Drain again and discard the water.
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3Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven. Sweat the onions and garlic over low heat, then add all the other ingredients EXCEPT the lemon juice, mint and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook at high heat for 3 minutes.
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4Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until beans are tender (about an hour). Add more broth/water if necessary.
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5Serve hot with lemon juice, mint and parsley. Drizzle a bit of good quality olive oil, if desired. A good crusty bread is excellent with this soup.
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