Apple and Bean Soup (Lidia Bastianich)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 10
A hearty and flavorful soup recipe featuring apples and cannellini beans
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Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 5 min

Ready In

1 hr 35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb dried cannellini beans , rinsed and soaked overnight
1 bay leaf , preferably fresh
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 lbs firm cooking apples , such as Golden Delicious
6 tablespoons butter
4 whole cloves
8 cups hot water ( or 6 cups for a thicker side dish )
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest ( zest of 1 lemon )
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
240
Sugar
9g
Fat
12g
Apple and Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a chilly fall evening. This soup recipe features dried cannellini beans that have been simmered until tender and paired with chunks of firm cooking apples, such as Golden Delicious. The combination of these two ingredients creates a unique flavor profile that is both sweet and savory, making it a satisfying and delicious meal. Lidia Bastianich's recipe for Apple and Bean Soup is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side.

Instructions

1.Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot along with the bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of salt, and enough water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the beans are tender but still hold their shape, about 45 minutes.
2.While the beans are cooking, core and roughly chop the apples (no need to peel them) and melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the apples and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
3.Add the cloves, cinnamon, and lemon zest to the pot with the apples, and stir to combine. Remove the bay leaf from the pot with the beans and add the beans and their cooking liquid to the pot with the apples.
4.Add enough extra hot water to the pot to achieve your desired soup consistency (either 6 cups for a thicker side dish or 8 cups for a soup). Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and bring the soup to a simmer. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, until the flavors have melded and the soup is hot throughout.
5.Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as necessary, then serve hot.

PROS

This soup is vegan and full of plant-based protein and fiber.

The combination of apples and beans creates a unique and delicious flavor profile that is both sweet and savory.

This soup is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side.

CONS

This soup is high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for very low-carb diets.

The recipe makes a large batch, so it may need to be frozen or enjoyed as leftovers throughout the week.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is high in protein and fiber, making it a great option for those looking to increase their intake of plant-based protein.
The apples in this recipe provide a good source of vitamin C, which can help support a healthy immune system.

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