Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Green Bean and Sausage Soup: A Sicilian Classic Bursting with Flavour
Dive into the hearty flavours of Sicilian tradition with this warming green bean and sausage soup, a true taste of authentic, wholesome cooking.
📖 What is it
Dive into the hearty flavours of Sicilian tradition with this warming green bean and sausage soup, a true taste of authentic, wholesome cooking.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg green beans
- ✓ 500 g Sicilian sausage
- ✓ 2 onions
- ✓ 1 garlic clove
- ✓ 2 ripe tomatoes
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt
- ✓ red wine
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
This green bean and sausage soup captures the rich culinary heritage of Sicily. Passed down through generations, the recipe perfectly balances the subtle sweetness of fresh green beans with the robust, savoury character of traditional sausage. The enticing aroma of sautéed onion and garlic blended with a splash of red wine turns this humble dish into a truly comforting sensory experience. Ideal for cooler evenings, it’s a seasonal favourite best enjoyed in the autumn months when green beans are at their freshest and tomatoes still ripe.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Remove the sausage skin and crumble the meat.
- 2
Trim the green beans, discard the ends and wash thoroughly under cold running water. Boil them in plenty of salted water.
- 3
In a large pan, gently fry the crumbled sausage with sliced onions and crushed garlic in a little extra virgin olive oil.
- 4
Pour in the red wine, allowing it to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- 5
Blanch the tomatoes briefly, peel them, scoop out the seeds and chop into small pieces. Add them to the sausage mixture and stir for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the cooked green beans to the pan, then simmer gently over a medium-low heat for another 30 minutes.
- 7
Just before serving, season with freshly ground black pepper and serve the soup piping hot.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra kick, toss in some fresh chilli with the soffritto to spice things up. If you prefer something lighter, swap the sausage for chicken or turkey varieties.
📦 Storage
- • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • This soup freezes well—keep it in the freezer for up to a month.
- • Reheat gently on the hob over low heat before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy this dish alongside a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a Sicilian red wine celebrated for its fruity notes and subtle spice.
Give this lovely Sicilian soup a go at home—you’ll find its comforting flavours perfectly suited to brighten up any autumn evening. It’s a wonderful dish to share with loved ones, bringing a little Mediterranean sunshine to your table. Do have a go, and don’t forget to tell your friends and family all about it!
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