For us, the combination of fish and beans is rather unusual, but for the inhabitants of Tuscany, who are big fans of bean soups, this is absolutely normal. This recipe has remained in the people's memory since the Middle Ages, when Catholics were forbidden to eat meat on Fridays. Of course, in those days, it was unlikely that crispy bread was prepared; most likely, a stale hunk was simply added to the dish to soften it. But with crunchy crumbs it turns out very tasty.
For us, the combination of fish and beans is rather unusual, but for the inhabitants of Tuscany, who are big fans of bean soups, this is absolutely normal. This recipe has remained in the people's memory since the Middle Ages, when Catholics were forbidden to eat meat on Fridays. Of course, in those days, it was unlikely that crispy bread was prepared; most likely, a stale hunk was simply added to the dish to soften it. But with crunchy crumbs it turns out very tasty.
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