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Home » Recipe Type » Soups & Stews » Italian Two Bean Soup

Italian Two Bean Soup

January 14, 2019 By Rosemary 4 Comments

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This Italian Bean Soup is made with two types of Italian Beans, Cannellini and Borlotti.  The perfect comfort food soup, filled with beans, tomatoes, carrots, spices and Swiss chard.

bean soup in a pot and a bowl Bean Soup

As far as winters are going, this year has been colder than usual in Italy. Certainly not as cold as Canadian winters, but for Italians it’s hat, scarf and gloves time.

Schools were even closed for a few day not too long ago.  Makes me laugh when I think of what a real winter is!

two bean soup

I know a lot of people use canned beans to make soup, but not me.

There is nothing to soaking your dried beans to cook slowly in a big pot the next day. Just remember that 1 cup of dried beans will give you about 3 cups cooked beans.

How to Soak Dry Beans

There are three different methods for soaking dried beans for cooking, the first which is the Traditional Method. This is what I usually do, which is to soak the beans for 8 hours.

I place the dried beans (I rinse them in cold water first) in a bowl covered with cold water before I go to bed and in the morning they are ready for cooking, just drain, rinse and cook.

The second method is the Hot Soak method, place beans in a large pot and cover with 10 cups of water for every 2 cups of beans.

bean soup in a black pot

Then heat to boiling and continue to boil for 2-3 minutes.  Remove the pot from the heat and let stand for 4-24 hours, then drain the beans and cook.

The third method is the Fastest method, which could come in handy if you forget to do the Traditional method. Place the beans in a large pot and add 6 cups of water for every 2 cups of beans.

Then heat to boiling and continue to boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove the beans from the heat and let stand one hour.  Drain the beans and rinse with cold water.  Then cook until tender.

bean soup and chopped swiss chard

Different Italian Beans

Cannellini – also known as White Italian Beans, white kidney beans.

Borlotti – also known as Cranberry bean, Roman bean

Cece – also known as Garbanzo beans or Chickpeas

Lenticche -also known as Lentils, with different colours from yellow to red/orange to green, brown and black and are only available in dried form.

two bean soup in a bowl with shredded cheese on top

This two Bean Soup is filled with Cannellini and Borlotti beans, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes and some delicious shredded Swiss chard.

If you don’t like Swiss chard you can always substitute with spinach or beet greens.

Don’t forget all those amazing spices, with just the smell of the aroma you will be able to imagine how delicious this Bean Soup is.

More Delicious Italian Soups

Hearty Tortellini Soup

tortellini soup in a silver pot

Easy Italian Homemade Fish Soup

fish soup in a brown bowl with chopped parsley on top

Italian Chickpea Soup

cooked chickpea soup in a bowl with parmesan cheese

What I love so much is that it not only tastes amazing but it is also really healthy.  Remember to use dried beans and not canned, just soak your dried beans over night, rinse them before you cook them and you are ready to go.

A one pot super easy Italian Bean Soup. Top with some shredded cheese, so good.

Serve this soup alone or with a slice or two of a Crusty Italian bread or Homemade Focaccia and you have just served the perfect fall /winter comfort soup, no matter what your weather is.  Buon Appetito!

Italian Bean Soup

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Italian Two Bean Soup

Two Bean Soup, a delicious combination of beans, swiss chard and veggies. Perfect comfort food.
Course Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine Italian
Keyword bean soup, Italian bean soup
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 267kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy / An Italian in my Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup borlotti beans (dried)*
  • 1/2 cup cannellini beans (dried)*
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 1-2 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 3/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (1 1/4 cups) (nothing added 400 grams)
  • 4-5 cups water**
  • 2 cups Swiss chard chopped

*Soak for 8-10 hours in cold water, rinse before cooking.

    More water may be needed.

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      Instructions

      • In a large pot add olive oil, chopped onion and garlic cook on medium / low heat for 2 minutes or until onion is transparent, then add the chopped carrots, celery, drained and rinsed soaked beans, can of tomatoes, water, bouillon cube, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, hot pepper flakes and rosemary, stir to combine.
      • Bring to a boil then lower and simmer for approximately 1 hour or until the beans are tender,  in the last 5 minutes (beans should be tender) add the chopped swiss chard*, stir to combine, (at this point taste for salt you might need to add some extra) cook for the remaining 5 minutes, then serve immediately. Enjoy!

      *If you don't like swiss chard you can always substitute with spinach or beet greens.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 1139mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3815IU | Vitamin C: 18.1mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 5.4mg
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        Updated from November 11, 2014.

         

         

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          1. Susan Porkovich says

            January 17, 2019 at 10:28 am

            5 stars
            Very cold today so this sounds perfect!

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            • Rosemary says

              January 17, 2019 at 6:52 pm

              Hi Susan, sorry it’s so cold, but I do hope you enjoy the soup.

              Reply
          2. Veronica@downcakerylane says

            November 26, 2014 at 2:05 pm

            5 stars
            When I saw the photo, I thought…yum, comfort food. That’s what this soup is for me, I love bean soups. The photos are beautiful.

            I do think there is a trend toward being overly cautious nowadays, but a day off once in a while is ok. I went to iItaly for the first time a year and a half ago with my kids as part of a group and I was so impressed by how they love kids- I was helped out by complete strangers a couple of times. Let the kiddos have their fun, lol

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            • Rose says

              November 26, 2014 at 4:13 pm

              Hi Veronica, I love bean soups too, I make them as often as I can. Gotta love the Italians LOL.

              Reply

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