Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup dried cannellini beans
  • 1 unsalted vegetable bouillon cube
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 onion
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 3 stalks fresh fennel
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
  • 1 dash tamari
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon, juice of

Method

  • Drain the beans, then put them in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer until the beans are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Dissolve the bouillon cube in 1/4 cup of water in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and onion.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until they release their liquid.
  • Add the celery and fennel with a pinch of salt.
  • Allow the vegetables to heat through and soften.
  • Cover with water and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 5 or 10 minutes.
  • Add the cooked beans, zucchini, spinach, oregano, sage, parsley, tamari, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes more, or until the zucchini is cooked but not mushy.
  • Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve hot.