Zucchini and cannellini bean soup

Name: Zucchini and cannellini bean soup
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 small zucchinis, diced; 1 potato, peeled and diced; 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 500ml vegetable stock; pinch sea salt and black pepper

Vanessa Gordon

June 8, 2022

Zucchini and cannellini bean soup. Vanessa Gordon

Time:< 30 minsServes:4

Using cannellini beans in soups makes each mouthful rich and creamy, without the need for any cream at all.

Ingredients

For the soup

2 shallots, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
3 small zucchinis, diced
1 potato, peeled and diced
400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
500ml vegetable stock
pinch sea salt and black pepper

For the croutons

4 thick slices of ciabatta (about 200g)
2 tbsp olive oil
pinch sea salt
ricotta cheese, olive oil and croutons to serve

Method

Saute shallots in olive oil over low-medium heat for 6-8 minutes until soft.
Add zucchini, potato, cannellini beans and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
Blitz the soup in the pot, or transfer to a heatproof blender. If it's too thick, add some water until it reaches the desired consistency. Season to taste.
To make the croutons, roughly tear apart the ciabatta slices, spread out on a lined baking tray, then drizzle with olive oil and salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes at 180C fan-forced (200C conventional) until golden.
Serve soup in bowls topped with a generous dollop of ricotta cheese, a drizzle of olive oil and a handful of croutons.