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Italian White Bean And Pancetta Soup recipe |
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8 servings
Ingredients:
4 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed6 ounces pancetta bacon, finely diced1/4 cup olive oil1 cup red onion, chopped1 cup chopped celery1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper6 cups chicken stock2 cups seashell pasta1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
Soak dry beans overnight in 5 cups of water.Drain, and place in a large pot. Add 10 cups cold water, cover, and bring to a boil. Simmer beans until tender, at least 1 hour. Drain. If using canned beans, simply drain.In an 8 quart pot, saute pancetta in olive oil until soft.Add onion and celery; saute, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Stir in sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Add chicken stock, cover, and bring to a boil Add beans to soup, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.Cook pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt until al dente. Drain, and add to soup.Stir in minced parsley before serving, and sprinkle with grated cheese.
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