Italian White Bean and Pancetta Soup

Italian White Bean and Pancetta Soup

This soup is similar to a minestrone, but contains no tomatoes. Garnish with freshly grated cheese.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces pancetta bacon, finely diced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 4 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups seashell pasta
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1
In an 8-quart pot, saute pancetta in the olive oil until soft, about 10 minutes. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken stock, cover, and bring to a boil. Stir in the drained beans, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to the soup.

Step 3
Stir in minced parsley before serving, and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Cook’s Notes

You can use 1 pound of dried white beans in place of the canned beans. To substitute dried beans, soak them overnight in 5 cups of water. Drain beans and place in a large pot. Add 10 cups cold water, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer beans until tender, at least 1 hour. Drain the beans and proceed with the recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

572
Calories
18g
Fat
80g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 572
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 23%
Saturated Fat4g 22%
Cholesterol14mg 5%
Sodium785mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate80g 29%
Dietary Fiber14g 51%
Total Sugars3g
Protein26g
Vitamin C3mg 17%
Calcium216mg 17%
Iron9mg 51%
Potassium1383mg 29%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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