"Super-Tuscan" White Bean Soup

Michael Chiarello

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Movable Feast

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  • on January 16, 2012

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    Made this for dinner tonight. It is delicious! I also used 2 cans of the bean rinsed. Other than the canned beans, I followed the recipe extactly. Worked out great! Will be making this again soon!

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  • on October 31, 2011

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    I tried this recipe because of all the great reviews I saw but I either made some serious error in the preparation or have very different taste buds than the others who made this recipe. It was very bland which was disappointing because it was also pretty time consuming to make.

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  • on March 22, 2011

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    I really enjoyed this soup. I too used canned beans and an immersion blender to puree. I also added another can of beans to the pot for texture. I do believe I would like to try bacon or pancetta over the prociutto as I think it could benefit from the extra punch of flavor. Just remember that canellini beans are very mild in flavor overall so don't be afraid of the spices and aromatics.

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  • on January 05, 2011

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    Thank you, Michael Chiarello! This soup is flavorful and rich without being heavy. I used an immersion blender instead to make the soup smooth and it turned out fantastic. I look forward to making this again - this is an impressive meal to serve for guests or to cozy up with at home on a chilly night.

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  • on September 22, 2010

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    Question....why would it matter if you happen to "break the skins of the beans"...
    ...if you are going to puree and strain the soup anyways ?

    I'm making the recipe right now....wilted the veggies with the prosciutto first, then added some fresh sage, before adding the rinsed beans.
    update soon...

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  • on April 05, 2010

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    Loved this soup. I'm a student and love to cook, but many recipes require expensive, special ingredients Not this recipe. Such a fine taste and so affordable. Used canned beans, bacon and rosemary, and it turned out wonderfully delicious.

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  • on January 22, 2010

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    I loved this recipe. Such great flavor. I took another reviewers advice and added one cut-up potato. Good idea! I will be making this soup many times forward.

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  • on December 27, 2009

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    i made the soup and used 2 cans of beans follwed everything else.. made cibatta bread with sage brown butter and did not do the basil mixture instead roasted repper peppers and drizzled garlic evoo over the soup with the red peppers and chives in the middle. straining the soup took a little time and created alot of dishes, i also used an emulsion blender to make it easier. will make again

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  • on December 04, 2009

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    This will certainly be added to my repertoire as an easy weeknight meal. I only made the soup and make a few changes -- used bacon because I had it on hand and finished with heavy cream. Wonderful. Thank you, Michael.

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  • on November 05, 2009

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    I make soup all the time and this is one of the most delicious soups, as well as one of the easiest. I used 2 cans of canned beans rinsed and added in some extra herbs (Thyme and Rosemary. I also used Pancetta (cut off most of the fat. Easy and delicous. .... I made the basil topping which was also good, but the soup stands alone without it.

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