Name: Cannellini Beans: From Dried Beans to Brothy Bean Bliss
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb dried Cannellini beans; 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1 yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Cannellini Beans: From Dried Beans to Brothy Bean Bliss

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Cannellini Beans: From Dried Beans to Brothy Bean Bliss

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Ingredients

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Cannellini Beans: From Dried Beans to Brothy Bean Bliss

1 lb dried Cannellini beansor substitute with a can of white beans

6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 yellow onionpeeled and halved

4 cloves garlicpeeled and smashed

1 bay leaf

1 tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp red pepper flakesoptional

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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Instructions

If using dried beans, soak them overnight or use the quick soak method.

Drain the beans and place them in a large pot with broth, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Once the beans are tender, remove the onion and bay leaf. Stir in olive oil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Soak Smart for Even Cooking 💧
Soak dried cannellini beans overnight in cold water to reduce cooking time by 30-40% and ensure uniform texture throughout, preventing some beans from remaining hard while others become mushy.
Salt the Broth, Not the Beans 🧂
Add kosher salt to your broth at the beginning rather than mid-cook, as salt prevents bean skins from absorbing water properly; taste and adjust seasoning after beans are fully tender.
Bloom Your Aromatics in Oil 🧄
Toast the garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes in extra virgin olive oil for 2-3 minutes before adding broth to deepen their flavors and create a more complex, savory base for your beans.
Reserve Cooking Liquid for Creaminess ✨
Save 1-2 cups of the starchy bean cooking liquid before draining; use it to create a naturally creamy texture when blending or to thin out dishes without diluting flavor.
Test Doneness Properly 🎯
Beans are perfectly cooked when they crush easily between your tongue and roof of your mouth, not just when they're soft—this ensures optimal creaminess for dips and soups without mushiness.