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Italian White Bean and Pancetta Soup

By: MARBALET

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

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
45 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

6 ounces pancetta bacon, finely diced
1/4 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
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

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

Footnotes

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.
If pancetta is unavailable, use lean bacon instead. You may also use 1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage in place of the fresh sage.