Cannellini bean and radicchio cream soup
A simple yet sophisticatedsustainable recipe.
This delicate cream soup combines the sweetness of cannellini beans with the bitterness of radicchio, which is full of antioxidants and immune-boosting properties.
Recipe created by Chef Simone Garelli of Felsinea Ristorazione for the Ducati canteen.
Serves four
- Dried cannellini beans – 200 g
- Radicchio – 250 g
- Half an onion
- Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tbsp (20 g)
- 1 garlic clove
- Vegetable broth or water – 500 ml
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley
- Wine to taste
Nutritional information
Per serving: 198 Kcal
Environmental Impact
Per serving:
62 grams CO2 equivalence - carbon footprint
346 litres - water footprint
This recipe’s environmental sustainability level is: Very high.
To eat sustainably at each meal, our advice is to keep within 1000 grams of CO2 equivalence (carbon footprint) and 1000 litres of virtual water (water footprint). Remember that animal protein (meat, cheese, fish and eggs) have a greater impact than grains, beans, pulses and vegetables. Vegetable sides generally have a low environmental impact, equivalent to around 100 grams of CO2, including dressing.
Method
Soak the cannellini beans overnight.
Finely chop the garlic and onion and fry lightly in a little olive oil.
Add the wine and then the beans.
Add the broth (or water), season with salt and pepper and cook for around 30 minutes.
Add the radicchio.
When the radicchio is cooked, blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
Add a little parsley and a drizzle of olive oil to serve.
The Chef’s Advice
Cannellini beans are well-suited for a range of dishes due to their delicate flavour and because they are easy to digest.
Nutritional Advice
Creams and soups are a delicious way to add more pulses into your diet – we recommend consuming them at least three times per week. Add a slice of bread or vegetable side, and you’ve got a full, well-balanced meal.
Environmental Advice
Reduce your consumption of meat, especially red and processed meats.
Pulses are an excellent alternative protein source to add into your diet. One portion of bean cream has about 40 times lower an environmental impact than a portion of beef.
