Cranberry Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Cranberry Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped pancetta (3 ounces); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 6 cups water; 3 cups fresh cranberry beans (from 2 1/2 pounds in the shell); 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; One 3-inch-wide rind of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus 1/2 cup freshly grated cheese for serving; Salt; 1/2 pound small-cut pasta, such as elbows; Freshly ground pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped pancetta (3 ounces)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large celery ribs, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
6 cups water
3 cups fresh cranberry beans (from 2 1/2 pounds in the shell)
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
1 bay leaf
One 3-inch-wide rind of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus 1/2 cup freshly grated cheese for serving
Salt
1/2 pound small-cut pasta, such as elbows
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the pancetta and cook over moderate heat until the fat has rendered, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, celery, carrots and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.
4
Add the water, beans, tomatoes, bay leaf and cheese rind, cover and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
6
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it is al dente.
7
Drain.
8
Discard the bay leaf and cheese rind from the soup.
9
Season the soup with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
10
Spoon the pasta into 6 bowls and ladle the soup on top.
11
Serve with the grated cheese.

637

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped pancetta (3 ounces), 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 large celery ribs, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry Bean Soup

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