Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBRAVO! Italian Restaurant & BarSaffron / White Bean / Prosciutto Recipe

Saffron / White Bean / Prosciutto Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Soup

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Saffron

    Stir in the saffron threads and cook for an additional minute to release their flavor.

  3. 3

    Combine Broth and Beans

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add the white beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Prosciutto

    Add the prosciutto and thyme leaves to the pot, stirring to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Finish the Soup

    Simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice before serving.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy your saffron, white bean, and prosciutto soup!

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