To soak the beans, cover them with water plus a few inches above the bean line and add 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt (or 1 tablespoon fine salt) per pound of beans. Let them soak for about 8 hours. Drain them and rinse before using.I make this soup in my Instant Pot, and you can use any pressure cooker or slow cooker, or make it in a saucepan. If you cook it on the stovetop in a saucepan, it will take a bit longer, closer to 30 minutes of simmering (after first bringing to a steady boil, lower to simmer).If you use frozen green beans like I did in the photo, the green color will become muted, so less green. Fresh is best, but in a pinch frozen works great too.For SCD, replace the cannelini beans with navy beans. Make sure to wash after soaking them overnight. I know some don't want to use beans from a can when following SCD, but if it contains no additives and is washed you may be able to handle them. If you're not sure, soak loose beans overnight.
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1smallonionpeeled and diced
2largecarrotstrimmed and diced
2celery stalkstrimmed and diced
2garlic clovespeeled and diced
2cupsgreen beansdiced; fresh or frozen
4cupswater or vegetable broth
1/2tablespoonlemon juice
1/4cuptomato paste
1 1/4teaspoonssalt
1/4teaspoonred pepper flakes
1/2teaspoondried oregano
2cupscannellini beanssoaked overnight or at least 8 hours
grated Parmesan on top to serve
Instructions
Add the olive oil and onions to an Instant Pot. Set it to sauté and cook, while stirring occasionally, for a few minutes, or until the onions begin to soften.
Add the garlic and sauté for a minute or so, stirring to blend it in.
Add the celery, carrots, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, sauté for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Switch to the soup setting and add the water, lemon juice, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes. Next add the green beans and cannellini beans and stir to blend.
Place the top on, and cook the soup for 15 minutes. Let the Instant Pot naturally release the pressure without venting.