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Hearty Shallot and Bean Soup with Fresh Greens

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A nourishing and comforting soup made with buttery beans, shallots, turmeric, fish sauce or soy sauce, and fresh greens.

Ingredients for Hearty Shallot and Bean Soup with Fresh Greens

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Shelled Fresh Buttery Beans

cups

Water

cups

Minced Shallots

cups

Turmeric

teaspoons

Fish Sauce

teaspoons

Salt

teaspoons

Fresh Greens, loosely packed

cups

How to Make Hearty Shallot and Bean Soup with Fresh Greens

1. Start by boiling the beans and shallots

Place your beans in a medium pot along with 4 cups of water and the minced shallots. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. Add turmeric and simmer

Once your mixture comes to a boil, add in the turmeric. Lower the heat to a simmer and let the beans cook until they are tender.

3. Optionally puree the soup

If you prefer a smoother texture, you can puree the soup at this point. Carefully transfer the beans and broth to a blender or food processor and process until smooth, then return the puree to the pot.

4. Add fish sauce and salt

Add the fish sauce to the pot and adjust the seasoning with salt to taste. Bring the soup back to a gentle boil.

5. Stir in fresh greens

Stir in the fresh greens and allow them to wilt gently in the hot soup, which should take just a minute or two.

Variations

Tuscan Style Bean Soup (Ribollita)

. Use cannellini beans and add chopped tomatoes. . Include carrots and celery with the shallots. . Add Tuscan kale for greens. . Season with rosemary and finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

Minestrone Soup

. Mix beans with small pasta shapes. . Add diced tomatoes and a variety of vegetables like zucchini and green beans. . Season with Italian herbs like oregano and basil.

Mexican Bean Soup

. Swap in black beans and add corn. . Use cilantro and lime juice for freshness. . Spice it up with chili powder and cumin. . Top with avocado and a dollop of sour cream.

Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup (Harira)

. Use chickpeas and lentils as the protein. . Add diced tomatoes and celery. . Season with ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and a pinch of saffron. . Serve with a wedge of lemon.

Indian Dal Palak

. Use lentils as the base. . Include ginger and garlic, and spice it with cumin, mustard seeds, and turmeric. . Swap greens for spinach. . Finish with a tadka (tempering) of ghee and dried red chilies.

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