Preparation

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Cover the dried beans with cold water, add the kombu alga and/or bay leaf and leave to soak overnight.

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Rinse the beans under cold water and drain. Reserve the kombu alga for cooking.

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Wash and finely chop the shallot, carrot and celery.

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Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the vegetables with a bay leaf and a pinch of salt for 2-3 minutes.

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Add the beans and cook for a few minutes over a medium heat.

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Pour in the tomato passata and cook for another 2-3 minutes over a medium heat.

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Add the hot vegetable stock and cook until for 20 minutes until the beans are tender.

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Remove about 2 ladlefuls of mixture and blitz with a hand blender.

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Return the 2 ladlefuls of mixture to the soup and bring to the boil.

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Add the pasta and reheat over a medium heat.

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Add the chopped or sliced ​​herbs, mix gently and serve immediately.