Ingredients:
1 large can of brown/Borlotti beans
3-4 tbsp oil
2 tbsp flour
1-2 teaspoons paprika
1-2 tbsp wine vinegar
1 cup small sized pasta
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
about 2 l water
Directions:
Sieve and wash the beans.
Heat the oil in a pot, add the flour and fry until golden. Add the paprika and a small amount of water. Add the beans, the remaining water and the bay leaf. Reduce the heat and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. (If the soup is too thick, add more water.) Season lightly with salt. Add the pasta and cook for another 10 minutes, until the pasta is done. Season with vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
Note: My uncle used to add a tablespoon of mustard to the dish. Sometimes I do the same as the mustard intensifies and enriches the flavour.
