How to Make Italian Bean Ramen - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian cuisine is known for its bold flavors and hearty, soul-satisfying dishes, and one of the most beloved ingredients in this cuisine is beans. Whether it’s a comforting bowl of pasta e fagioli or a simple minestrone soup, beans are a staple in Italian cooking. So, it’s no surprise that they also make a delicious addition to a classic Japanese dish, ramen. This fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors creates a unique and satisfying meal that is as easy to make as it is delicious.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 large celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium potato, diced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, coarsely broken in package (flavor packets discarded)
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 9 cups

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Cook onion with salt, covered, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add carrots, celery, potato, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Puree 1/2 cup of beans with 1 cup of soup broth in a blender. Add to soup along with remaining cup beans and diced tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Add ramen noodles, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese over each serving of soup.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 771mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 149mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 475mg