Rice and Beans

By the GetYourMacros team · 10 September 2026

A traditional, protein-rich Italian comfort soup combining tender borlotti beans and aromatic vegetables.

• Time 15 min
• Course First course
• Diet Vegan
• Cuisine Italian

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 60 g White rice
• 240 g Canned borlotti beans (drained)
• 50 g Carrots
• 30 g Celery
• 30 g Onion
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Rosemary to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery.
2. In a medium pot, sauté the vegetables with half the olive oil and the rosemary for 5 minutes.
3. Add the drained borlotti beans and cover with about 400ml of water or light vegetable broth.
4. Bring to a boil, then take a ladle of the beans and blend them into a cream before returning them to the pot.
5. Add the rice directly into the pot and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. The final consistency should be creamy, not too liquid; add a little water if it becomes too thick.
7. Serve with the remaining extra virgin olive oil drizzled on top.

Tips

• Blending a portion of the beans is a traditional trick to make the soup incredibly creamy without adding fat.
• This dish is a complete protein source, as grains and legumes together provide all essential amino acids.

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