Peasant Bean Soup Recipes

PEASANT SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Return to Dutch oven. Add 6 cups water, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender., Discard bay leaves. Add oil and heat through.

PEASANT BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight in 2 qts. water. , Add remaining water to softened beans and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. , Stir in the remaining ingredients; simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves.

PEASANT SOUP

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the stock cube and stir.
• Throw in all of the vegetables and flavorings and leave on a medium simmer for around 30 minutes or until they are all soft.
• Using a handheld food processor, blend the soup until its smooth. (If you find your soup is thin, add 1tbsp cornflour to a little water and mix well before pouring into the pan)
• Add the potatoes and ham and leave till the potatoes are soft but not mushy.
• Serve with a handful of cheese and a few slices of crusty bread.

PEASANT SOUP (LIKE OLGA'S)

Steps:

• In a large pot, brown lamb, onion and celery only until lamb is no longer pink.
• Drain off fat.
• Add tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf and broth.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add Quick barley, zucchini, frozen vegetables, thyme, oregano, and parsley.
• Then reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with toasted pita bread triangles.

HEARTY PEASANT SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add tomato paste and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes (with their juice), beans, broccoli rabe, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rabe is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
• To serve, place a slice of toasted bread in the bottom of each serving bowl; ladle soup over toast.

PEASANT BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight in 2 qts. water. Add remaining water to softened beans and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients; simmer 60 minutes or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.

PEASANT BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight in 2 qts. water. Add remaining water to softened beans and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients; simmer 60 minutes or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.

ITALIAN PEASANT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and no longer pink; drain.
• Add onions and garlic; saute until tender.
• Add chicken; saute and stir until no longer pink.
• Add in the beans, broth, tomatoes, basil, and oregano; stir to mix.
• Cook uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• Add the spinach and heat just until wilted.
• Serve with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.