White Bean Soup With Fennel

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a large pot and using enough olive oil to coat the bottom add the onions, garlic and fennal and saute about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the beans, stock, and bay leaf.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer and cover.

4. 4

   Cook until the beans are soft, approximately 1 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   Add the potataoes and sausages and Tabasco and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and about ready to fall apart.

6. 6

   Season again with salt and pepper and Tabasco.

7. 7

   Serve and garnish with either a dab of unsalted butter or fruity, extra virgin olive oil and fennel fronds.