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