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A bowl of Bolita Bean and Fennel Sausage Soup sits on a table.

Bolita Bean and Fennel Sausage Soup


  • Author: Los Poblanos

Description

Using local beans and herbs takes your homemade soup to new heights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 qt bone broth
  • 2 qt water
  • 1 cup Los Poblanos Bolita Beans, soaked overnight in 3-4 cups water
  • 1 cup danko rye berries, soaked overnight in 3-4 cups water with the beans
  • 1 lb fennel sausage
  • 1 head garlic (about 1620 cloves), cloves peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, diced small
  • 1 large carrot, diced small
  • 2 celery stalks, diced small
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 piece parmesan rind
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 tbsp Los Poblanos Classic Dipping Herbs
  • Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
  • Hakuri turnips, chopped into bite-sized chunks, optional
  • Asparagus, flash grilled and cut into small pieces, optional
  • Radish, slice thinly, optional garnish


Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown and crumble the sausage until nicely caramelized.
  2. Add the carrots, onion, and celery, cooking about a minute between each addition. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the bay leaf, bone broth, water, parmesan rind, rosemary, dipping herbs and thyme.
  4. Drain the soaked beans and rye berries and add them to the pot.
  5. Simmer uncovered for about 2 hours, or until the beans and rye berries are tender.
  6. Season with salt and fresh cracked pepper. If using the asparagus and/or the asparagus, add them at this point. The turnips should retain some crunch. Discard the bay leaf and parmesan rind before serving.
  7. Ladle into bowls and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh herbs and the thinly sliced radish, if using. Serve with a thick slice of sourdough bread. It’s even better the next day as the flavors deepen.