Veg and Beans Soup

This Italian Family
by This Italian Family
2 servings
35 min

Vellutata is a very thick soup in Italy. It's usually made with potatoes, and some other veg. To make it a more balanced meal and add some protein to it, my grandma always adds a can of whatever beans she has in her kitchen. That way one bowl of soup has all the nutrients needed.


In this recipe the measurements and exac ingredients are not important. It's just a technique/idea but you can certainly swap for whatever veg and beans you have in the fridge. I often add pumpkin, cauliflower, broccoli, leeks, and whatever other veg I have at that moment.


I quite like for the flavours of the veg to dominate, but you can also certainly add herbs if you prefer.

Recipe details
  • 2  servings
  • Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 30 Minutes Total time: 35 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 large potato
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 can of beans of choice (black, cannellini, chickpeas, etc.), drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • Grated parmesal to serve
Instructions

Chop all the veg roughly and put in a pot with the broth and beans. Both the type of veg and the beans can be of choice, but the potato should always be there.
Let it cook for approx. 30 minutes until the veg and potatoes are so soft they fall apart. If you feel the liquid has dried up too much, you can add a bit more broth.
Blend with an immersion blender and season to taste. The soup will be quite thick and creamy rather than liquid.
Serve with a sprinkling of grated parmesan.
Tips
  • To bring out the flavour of the onion more you could choose to saute it for a few minutes in oil before adding the other ingredients. You can also experiment with your herbs of choice.
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