jani me fasule (albanian bean soup)
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
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried white beans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 - onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 5 cups boiling chicken broth or water
- 1/2 lemon, juice of
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
How To Make jani me fasule (albanian bean soup)
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Step 1Soak the dried bean in water overnight.
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Step 2Drain the beans, rinse, and boil in plenty of water for 15 minutes, covered. Drain again and discard the water.
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Step 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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Step 4Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until beans are tender (about an hour). Add more broth/water if necessary.
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Step 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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Category:
Bean Soups
Keyword:
#Dutch-Oven
Keyword:
#Albania
Keyword:
#Fasule
Ingredient:
Beans/Legumes
Culture:
Eastern European
Method:
Stove Top
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