Epicure Cannellini Beans in Water

Our Cannellini Beans are carefully selected for their deliciously smooth creamy texture. Perfect in a hearty Minestrone soup.

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Minestrone Soup
Vegetarian
A hearty, vegetarian Minestrone soup. Chock-full of veggies and beans for a healthy dinner or lunch.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves 5 people


INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp Olive oil
1 Brown onion, chopped
3 Celery stalks, sliced
2 medium Carrots, quartered and sliced
3 tsp Epicure Chopped Garlic
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp Epicure Double Concentrated Tomato Purée
Epicure Italian Chopped Tomatoes
1 Tin Epicure Cannellini Beans in Salted Water, rinsed and drained
1 Tin Epicure Red Kidney Beans in Salted Water, rinsed and drained
750 ml Vegetable stock
200g Macaroni pasta
80g Fresh spinach

To Serve:
Shaved parmesan
Fresh basil

METHOD:

Set a large heavy pan over a medium heat, with a tablespoon of oil. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, for 5-8 minutes, or until tender.
Tip in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in the tinned tomatoes, cannellini beans, kidney beans, stock, and 1 teaspoon salt. Raise the heat to bring up to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Taste and season the broth, it should be slightly salty as it will flavour the macaroni. Tip in the macaroni and cook for 5 minutes, giving it a good stir every so often to ensure the macaroni doesn't stick to the bottom. The macaroni should be not quite al dente as it will continue to cook in the hot soup.
Stir through the spinach, and cook until wilted.
Ladle into bowls and serve with shavings of parmesan and a scattering of basil.

TIP:

To make this gluten-free, simply use gluten-free macaroni. Add a bit more stock if you like a brothier soup.

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ALTERNATIVELY FOR PLAIN CANNELLINI BEANS:

Place the sealed jar in warm water for a few minutes. This gently loosens the contents, making it easier to pour without breaking the beans.
Hob : Empty contents into pan, simmer gently taking care not to boil.
Microwave: empty contents into a non-metallic bowl and cover with enough water, stir well.

Jar

Full Product Name:
Cannellini Beans in salted water

Storage:
Store in a cool dry place
Once opened, keep refrigerated & consume within 3 days.
Best before: See lid.

Cannellini White Beans (74%), Water, Salt, Antioxidants: E223 (Sulphites), E385

Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Suitable for Vegans

Epicure

Founded in London over 130 years ago, the Epicure brand is trusted internationally for supplying the best packaged foods and ingredients to quality-seeking home cooks. Working directly with specialist growers and producers globally, Epicure offers unique access to a broad and comprehensive product range of products that deliver inspiring multi-category solutions. From Italian varietal tomatoes, carefully graded organic beans & pulses, stunning cooking purées, authentic French ingredients, grade A Canadian maple syrup, and European anti-pasti ranges, Epicure provides solutions to fine dining at home.

Packed for:
Epicure.,
Livingstone Road,
Andover,
Hampshire,
SP10 5NS,
UK.

EU: Petty Wood (Europe),
5th Floor,
Beaux Lane House,
Mercer Street Lower,
Dublin 2,
D02 DH60,
ROI.

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Epicure.,
Livingstone Road,
Andover,
Hampshire,
SP10 5NS,
UK.

EU: Petty Wood (Europe),
5th Floor,
Beaux Lane House,
Mercer Street Lower,
Dublin 2,
D02 DH60,
ROI.