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Nutritional Values
290kcal
14gProtein
42gCarbs
8gFat
12gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Florentine Bean Soup
How to order / say it
Say it
Fagioli all'uccelletto — [fah-j'YOH-lee ahl-loo-chel-LEH-toh]
Order
I'd like the fagioli all'uccelletto, please.
Locally
Vorrei i fagioli all'uccelletto, per favore.
Say locally
A warming dish of beans cooked in tomato sauce with sage.
Why try it?
This dish captures the essence of Florentine peasant cuisine, where simple, quality ingredients are elevated by expert preparation and tradition.
How it tastes
The beans are creamy and tender, infused with the earthy aroma of sage and the tangy sweetness of tomatoes, creating a comforting, hearty experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1500
Fagioli all'uccelletto has origins in the rural areas around Florence, crafted in the 1500s. It's named for the way small birds used to be cooked with similar herbs, illustrating historical ties to the Tuscan countryside.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🫘 250 g cannellini beans
- 🥕 200 ml tomato sauce
- 🧄 20 g garlic
- 🌿 5 g sage leaves
- 🫒 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 🧂 5 g salt
- 🧂 5 g black pepper
Method
- 1 Sauté garlic and sage in olive oil until fragrant.
- 2 Add tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
- 3 Stir in beans and cook until tender.
- 4 Season with salt and pepper before serving.
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