Cooking with Science | Episode 4: Buckwheat & Beans - Soup

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Chickpeas offer similar protein content, while navy beans are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and still adds a cheesy flavor.

Start by adding a couple tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to a large pot.

Add chopped leeks, scallions, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add the bouquet garni which includes rosemary, sage, thyme, and savory to the pot.

Grind dried fennel seeds and add them to the base for flavor.

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