JANI ME FASULE (ALBANIAN BEAN SOUP)

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A traditional white bean soup that is usually served with a salad and a loaf of crusty bread. This is an adaptation of a recipe found in an Albanian cookbook given to me by friends in Tirana and suggestions from same friends. TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE OVERNIGHT BEAN SOAKING

Provided by Lori Loucas

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c dried white beans
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 clove garlic, crushed
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalk(s) celery (with leaves), chopped
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 bay leaf
2 Tbsp tomato paste
5 c boiling chicken broth or water
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 Tbsp fresh mint, minced
1 Tbsp parsley, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the dried bean in water overnight.
  • 2. Drain the beans, rinse, and boil in plenty of water for 15 minutes, covered. Drain again and discard the water.
  • 3. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven. Sweat the onions and garlic over low heat, then add all the other ingredients EXCEPT the lemon juice, mint and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook at high heat for 3 minutes.
  • 4. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until beans are tender (about an hour). Add more broth/water if necessary.
  • 5. Serve hot with lemon juice, mint and parsley. Drizzle a bit of good quality olive oil, if desired. A good crusty bread is excellent with this soup.

patrick montez
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Jamal Din
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This soup is a great vegetarian option. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of beans.


Oms Oms
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I also like to add some chopped greens, like kale or spinach.


Matina Tokpah
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tammy Bishyk
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.


Obie R
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are amazing.


Munaka Ram
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Lukyamuzi Patrick
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I love the addition of the yogurt and mint. It really brightens up the soup.


Titox Kyops
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Kuni Shezi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans. I added some extra vegetables to make it a complete meal.


Bypass Nobitelecom
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Azingce Tobeko
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try making it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Zakir Tanha Tangi
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I've never had Albanian food before, but this soup was a great introduction. It's hearty and flavorful, and the beans are a nice change of pace from the usual lentil or vegetable soups.


Dylan Flores
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This soup is incredible! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the beans are cooked perfectly. I'm definitely going to be making this again and again.