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Emeril’s Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe

by FarmgirlGourmet September 28, 2011

Emeril Lagasse’s recipe for Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe.  Reprinted with permission.

Emeril's Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe | farmgirlgourmet.com
It’s so hard to believe that the 3 weeks of blogging about “Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders” is coming to a close.  The book was released yesterday and is widely available.  I absolutely recommend that you go get it or ask Santa for it.  It’s just fantastic.

You know how some cookbooks are great resources for specific dishes or ethnic foods?  This book has it all, well almost everything, there aren’t any desserts but for main course meals – it’s the ticket.  It has Vietnamese, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese – you name it, it’s in there.  The one meal I’m looking most forward to is Caribbean Spiced Oxtail!  We’re having it this coming Friday as my butcher had to order in some Oxtail for me.  I swoon just thinking about it.  Ok, I’m back.

Last night I made the Tuscan White Bean Soup and it was a hit!  The kids gobbled it up, the Hubs and Dad didn’t talk much during dinner.  It was delicious, easy to make and I’m glad there’s leftovers for lunch today. Here’s a pictorial AND the recipe!!  🙂  Enjoy!

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe | farmgirlgourmet.com

Start with red pepper, onions and celery in small dice.

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe | farmgirlgourmet.com

Add them to a hot stock pot with warmed olive oil.  Saute for about 5 minutes until they onions are translucent.

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe | farmgirlgourmet.com

Add in some aromatics.  Garlic – lots of garlic, Italian Herbs (I used fresh thyme, rosemary, sage and basil).

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe | farmgirlgourmet.com

Next is the stock.  The recipe calls for chicken stock, but I used Duck Brodo from the remainder of the duck when I made the Wok Seared Duck Salad.

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe | farmgirlgourmet.com

Add some crushed red pepper flakes and a bay leaf.  You’ll also want to toss in a rind from Parmesan cheese.  I save the rinds when I get to the last bit of Parmesan and toss it in a zip top bag and freeze it.  It’s a great addition to soups and stews and a great way to use something you’d normally just throw away.

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe | farmgirlgourmet.com

In goes 2 lbs of white beans.  I used Great Northern’s, but you could use baby Lima’s or Cannelini beans as well.  Give it all a stir and bring to a boil.  Turn down to medium-low and cook for 45 minutes or so.  Remove a cup of beans and mash with a fork or backside of a spoon.  Return to the pot and stir to incorporate.

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe | farmgirlgourmet.com

Living in a small town means that it’s hard to find “different” ingredients.  Broccoli Rabe proved to be impossible so I added Kale from my garden.  I was inspired by my fellow blogger Milisa at Miss in the Kitchen who added kale to her soup as well.

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe | farmgirlgourmet.com

Add the kale and continue to cook until the kale is just cooked.  Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of good olive oil.

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe | farmgirlgourmet.com

I thought you might find this funny.  This is my cat Frankie.  She stood outside the window while I photographed the plated soup for the first shot of this post.  Her nickname is Cranky because she meows in the most annoying and not “cute kitty” kinda way.  I don’t think she took a breath the entire time I was photographing.  She’s also standing on Buddha’s head!  Shame Frankie!

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Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe

Yield 10-12 servings

This is a comforting, hearty soup with flavors reminiscent of northern Italy. We used baby lima beans because we just love their tender, creamy consistency, although in Italy it would likely be made with cannellini beans or great Northern beans. Use whichever beans you love or have on hand; just take note that the cooking time will vary slightly.

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  2. 2 cups small-diced onion
  3. 1 cup small-diced celery
  4. 1 cup small-diced red bell pepper
  5. 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
  6. ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  7. 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  8. 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  9. ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  10. 8 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
  11. 2 pounds dried white beans (cannellini, baby lima, or great Northern), rinsed, picked over, soaked overnight, and drained
  12. 1 piece Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind, about 1 × 3 inches
  13. 1 bay leaf
  14. 4 cups water
  15. 1 ½ pounds broccoli rabe, tough stem ends trimmed, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  16. 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  17. Grated zest of 1 lemon
  18. 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  19. 6 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated (about 1 ½ cups)
  20. Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in an 8-quart soup pot or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the black pepper and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, dried Italian herbs, and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the stock, beans, Parmesan rind, bay leaf, and water and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to simmer gently and cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer about 1 cup of the beans from the pot to a small bowl and mash them with the back of a spoon. Return the mashed beans to the soup and add the remaining 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and continue to cook, uncovered, until the broth thickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Add the remaining black pepper, the broccoli rabe, and rosemary sprig and continue to cook until the broccoli rabe is just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Remove the Parmesan rind, bay leaf, and rosemary sprig and discard them. Serve the soup in wide, shallow bowls, garnished with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

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What a new mom wants: Food | DiaryOfADilettante May 20, 2015 - 12:05 pm

[…] Lunch option #1: Tuscan White Bean Soup […]

Linda from Constance/Germany December 6, 2014 - 5:58 am

Thanks for this gorgeous recipe! I specially love the parmesan on top of the soup. Because I had no beans at home I used chickpeas instead, which worked very well. And there must be something special with this soup even for cats. ‘Cause my tom cat was meowing hardly while I tried to enjoy my soup. 😀
And the other funnny thing: I posted your recipe on facebook. But there was no picture of the soup on my page, but the pic of Frankie 😉

Season’s greetings
Linda

Amy September 2, 2013 - 6:35 pm

Thanks! Found on Pinterest last night…It turned out delish! Used Kale instead cuz I had some..Had a rustic loaf w it as well! Want to eat for breakfast in morning now! haha

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[…]  Rach and I met 2 years ago when we both signed on to promote Emeril’s cookbook Sizzling Skillets.  We became fast friends and I can now honestly say that she is one of my besties.  I know that […]

Joanne Clark March 22, 2013 - 9:40 am

I have no kale or fresh herbs. My cannellini beans are soaking and I FOUND YOUR RECIPE. i have baby spinach and most of the dried herbs. I am sure my version of your recipe will be delicious. P.S. I am using a 1 lb bag. Thanks

FarmgirlGourmet March 22, 2013 - 10:00 am

I bet that will work just fine Joanne. I love spinach in soups. Enjoy!!!

Kimmy Bingham October 1, 2011 - 12:17 pm

Oh wow. I’m a soup kick. I’m adding this to the list! I love it!

Katmom September 30, 2011 - 9:52 am

Frankie is NOT cranky, she just wanted a taste of your yummy soup…which, by the way would be perfect for a gathering of Trailer Glamping Diva’s on a brisk Autumn day, don’tcha think?
>^..^<

Donna Currie September 29, 2011 - 11:20 pm

Nice! I could use some bean soup today!

Ashley@Bakerbynature September 29, 2011 - 6:28 pm

I love Emeril; All of his recipes always turn out delicious for me! Definitely asking Santa for this one, along with about ten others 🙂

Soup looks wonderful; I so ready for the cozy comfort food season ahead.

Mama Bird 5 September 29, 2011 - 4:50 pm

This soup is right up my family’s alley. And Santa Heather, can I have this cookbook for Christmas? Pretty please?

Nelly Rodriguez September 29, 2011 - 2:44 pm

Love your variations! Yum!

Karen September 29, 2011 - 9:23 am

I am so ready for soups like this…bring on fall. I’m done with the heat! Love white beans and this just looks perfect!
I can completely relate to the “ugly” meow…our cat is a master. It’s awful!

susanb145 September 29, 2011 - 3:44 am

Loved this recipe! Great post and pictures!

diabeticFoodie September 28, 2011 - 2:13 pm

Off to Google “brodo” … 🙂

carrie September 28, 2011 - 1:36 pm

That looks so good!! I love kale in my soups. I’m starving right now and need to stop reading food blogs!

Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen September 28, 2011 - 1:27 pm

Your soup looks totally delicious! Thanks for the shout out, I am totally jealous that you have kale in your garden. I am going to try to plant some next year. This has been so much fun!

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