Teresa's Recipes
Fagioli E Cotiche
Fagioli e Cotiche, a heartwarming and comforting Italian bean and pork rind soup, is a treasured culinary gem from Italy's rich gastronomic history. This rustic dish, steeped in tradition, will transport you to the Italian countryside. Designed to warm you from the inside out, it's perfect for those chilly winter nights. The harmonious blend of creamy cannellini beans, savory pork rind, and aromatic herbs creates a symphony of flavors that is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 stalk, finely chopped Celery
- 1, finely chopped Carrot
- 1, finely chopped Onion
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 200 grams Pork rind
- 1 cup Dried cannellini beans
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + overnight soaking
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Calories: 375
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- Begin by soaking the dried cannellini beans in a large bowl of water overnight.
- In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the finely chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Cook the mixture until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent. This should take around 5-7 minutes.
- Add the pork rind to the pot, and cook until it starts to brown, about another 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the beans, and then add them to the pot. Pour in enough water to cover the beans and pork rind.
- Stir in the tomato paste, fresh rosemary sprig, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the soup has thickened to your liking.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Tips
- For an extra depth of flavor, you could add a parmesan rind to the soup while it simmers.
- Make sure to remove the rosemary sprig before serving.
- This soup is perfect for meal prep as it freezes well and the flavors deepen the next day.