Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/2 cup dry borlotti beans
  • 1/2 cup dry black beans
  • 1/2 cup Italian white beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion ((chopped))
  • 1 carrot ((chopped))
  • 1-2 cloves garlic ((chopped))
  • 1 bell pepper ((chopped))
  • 1 celery stalk ((chopped))
  • 1 can Pelati Tomatoes ((chopped))
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
  • hot pepper flakes ((to taste))
  • 2 cans water ((or vegetable broth))

Instruction

  • The night before, in a large bowl of water add the beans and soak over night (at 8 hours).  Then drain and rinse.
  • In a large pot on low/medium heat, add the oil, chopped onion, carrot and garlic, for 2 minutes. Then add the chopped peppers and celery and cook 2 minutes.
  • Then add the remaining ingredients including the beans and simmer on low / medium heat for approximately one hour or until beans are cooked and tender.  Taste for salt.
  • Serve immediately with shredded cheese on top if desired.  Enjoy.