Zuppa jota

Far east of Verona is a town called Trieste. From this city hails a soup that shows how the cuisine of Italy has been influenced by other cultures. It uses sauerkraut!

1. Crush the garlic and add it to a pot of water.
2. Bring to a boil and add the beans, then reduce to simmer for at least a half hour, and better 45 minutes.
3. In the meantime, add the olive oil to a skillet and heat to medium.
4. Sprinkle in the flour and sauté for a few minutes.
5. Then pour the flour into the beans to thicken the soup, followed by the sauerkraut.
6. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.