517 - Zuppa di legumi...sento già i suoi profumi! (primo piatto/minestra tipica genuina e facile)

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: navy beans

💰Cheaper: great northern beans

Great northern beans are more affordable and similar in texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Using water with seasonings reduces costs while maintaining flavor.

Chop the red onion, garlic, and celery finely.

In a pot, heat some extra virgin olive oil and sauté the chopped mixture until fragrant.

Add the sage leaves and tomato paste, stirring well.

Incorporate the soaked chickpeas and dried beans into the pot.

Cover with water and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the beans are tender.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the soup with slices of toasted bread.

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