JANI ME FASULE (ALBANIAN BEAN SOUP)

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A traditional white bean soup that is usually served with a salad and a loaf of crusty bread. This is an adaptation of a recipe found in an Albanian cookbook given to me by friends in Tirana and suggestions from same friends. TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE OVERNIGHT BEAN SOAKING

Provided by Lori Loucas

Categories     Bean Soups

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.

Shahid Al Mahmud
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. The beans are cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone.


Hilary Power
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This is a great soup! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the vegetables and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Gaming Ripon
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Berhanu Yegezu
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful. I would definitely make this soup again.


Mahlatse Madihlaba
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This is one of my favorite soups. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Ansarul Hoque
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. The beans are cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone.


Alimot Adebayo
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This is a great soup! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the vegetables and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


TTVboticBTW
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Tiktom Home
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this one is really good. It's hearty and flavorful, and the beans are cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone.


Milika Cevalawa
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this soup again.


kids ninjas Tv
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of extra spice, but that's just my preference. This soup is a winner!


Legend Khubab gaming
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This is the best bean soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the addition of the vegetables and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


William g Grillman jr
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I've made this soup several times and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the soup is always flavorful and delicious.


Samuel Peter
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This soup is so hearty and delicious. I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Sharon Fry
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful. I would definitely make this soup again.


Ali Tofaily
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This is one of my favorite soups. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the vegetables and spices, which give the soup a really rich flavor.


carmen neels
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. The beans were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Raja Nadeem
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This Albanian bean soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beans are cooked until tender and the soup is thickened with a roux. The addition of vegetables and spices gives the soup a complex flavor that is sure