Rain .. Rain .. Go Away and I swear I saw "Noah" rowing down the street today. Much of the country, except for southern California, is experiencing so much wet, cool weather you'd think it's October as opposed the end of June! With this in mind, I decided to put an early fall favorite, my "Tuscan White Bean Soup", on the menu today! The white (cannellini) beans are available year round in either the dry or canned versions. Supplement these beans with local carrots, celery and onions and you get a semi-local dish that will please everyone in the family!
A dietary staple in northern Italian cuisine, cannellini beans bring tremendous flavor and texture to this extremely simple, yet hearty soup. You can make it a day ahead of time, it will taste even better when you're ready to eat it. This, along with other exciting recipes comes from my upcoming cookbook “Tales From Mia Piccola Cucina".
Looking for a wine pairing? A Tuscan Sangiovese or Chianti Classico are the perfectly balanced wines for this dish. These are quite prevalent at your local grocer or wine shop. White wine enthusiasts should look for Gavi or a heartier Vermentino (Pigato) wine.
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Mangia Bene!
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