Italian White Bean And Pancetta Soup

Serves: 3

Santiago Howell

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

44

Sweetness

55

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Salt

6 cups

Chicken Stock

Directions:

1

In an 8-quart pot, saute pancetta in the olive oil until soft, about 10 minutes

2

Add onion and celery; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes

3

Sprinkle with sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper

4

Pour in the chicken stock, cover, and bring to a boil

5

Stir in the drained beans, cover, and reduce the heat to low

6

Simmer for 30 minutes

7

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt until al dente, about 10 minutes

8

Drain and add to the soup

9

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