JANI ME FASULE (ALBANIAN BEAN SOUP)

Jani me Fasule (Albanian Bean Soup) image

Provided by Lori Loucas

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.