1 quantity |
Soffritto, cooked |
250g |
dried borlotti beans, soaked in cold water overnight |
2 |
bay leaves |
1 sprig |
sage |
2 |
garlic cloves, peeled lightly crushed |
1-2 level teaspoons |
salt, to taste |
|
freshly ground black pepper |
1 |
parmesan rind, (optional) |
small piece |
prosciutto or unsmoked pancetta rind, (optional) |
5 litres |
Poached chicken & chicken stock |
or |
Vegetable stock |
or |
hot water |
1/2 |
small red onion, peeled and finely sliced, (optional) |
|
good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, to serve |