Winter Bean Soup & Cheesy Bread with Walnuts - Salads, Soups & Stews Recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g flageolet or other medium-sized white beans
• 3 carrots, cubed
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 sprigs of celery, green leaves finely chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp chili pepper (optional)
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 kg bread flour
• 2 tbsp anise seeds
• 2 cubes (50 g) fresh yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 550 g warm water
• 2 tbsp salt, level
• 100 g olive oil
• 100 g walnut, coarsely chopped
• 150 g hard cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1 sausage, grilled and chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds