Receta Mediterraneo's White Bean Soup
Raciónes: 12
Ingredientes
- 2 lb dry white Great Northern beans
- 4 slc apple-smoked bacon minced, see * Note
- 2 med yellow onions minced
- 3 whl fresh thyme sprigs - (to 4)
- 1 whl fresh rosemary sprig - (to 2)
- 1 Tbsp. finely-minced garlic or possibly garlic puree
- 3 quart chicken stock
- 1 x bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt or possibly to taste
- 1 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper or possibly to taste
Direcciones
- * Note: If apple-smoked bacon is unavailable, use any smoked bacon and add in 2 tsp. brown sugar.
- The night before, sort, rinse and soak beans according to package directions. Or possibly, for a quick soak, rinse beans and place in a large pot, then cover with water. Bring water to a boil over high heat, cover and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat; leave covered 1 hour.
- Drain beans; set aside.
- Over medium heat in a large, heavy pot, cook bacon till nearly brown. Add in onion; cook till soft.
- Fold a piece of cheesecloth to make an 8-inch square. Rinse thyme and rosemary; place in cheesecloth. Tie ends together with string or possibly white thread.
- Add in beans to onion mix along with garlic, chicken stock, herb bundle and bay leaf.
- Simmer about 45 min or possibly till beans are tender but not overcooked. Throw away herb bundle and bay leaf.
- In food processor or possibly blender, puree half of the beans in small batches. Stir pureed beans back into soup. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
- This recipe yields about 4 qts; 16 servings.
- Comments: Chef David Holben kitchen-tested this delicious white bean soup recipe for home preparation and says "it comes out great." It's a favorite at his restaurant in Dallas, Mediterraneo.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 330g | |
Recipe makes 12 servings | |
Calories 281 | |
Calories from Fat 10 | 4% |
Total Fat 1.15g | 1% |
Saturated Fat 0.36g | 1% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 579mg | 24% |
Potassium 1266mg | 36% |
Total Carbs 50.09g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 16.6g | 55% |
Sugars 2.41g | 2% |
Protein 19.14g | 31% |