Tuscan Bean And Bacon Soup Recipe

Name: Tuscan Bean And Bacon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g dried haricot beans; 100 g dried red kidney beans; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small carrot, chopped; 50 g rindless unsmoked bacon, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1150 ml beef stock; 2 large tomatoes; 100 g cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1
Soak beans in cold water overnight.
2
Next day, bring beans to boil and rapidly boil for 3 minutes and then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain.
3
Heat olive oil in a large pan and saute onion, carrot and bacon until onion is soft and translucent.
4
Add garlic, beans and stock. Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer until beans are soft- about 1 hour.
5
Remove half the soup and blend, until smooth, using a food processor. Return to the pan.
6
Peel the tomatoes by cutting a cross in the bottom and covering with boiling water for 30 seconds. (The skin should slip off easily.) Cut tomatoes into quarters and de-seed. Chop the flesh and add to the soup.
7
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
8
To serve: sprinkle with the cheese.

484

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g dried haricot beans, 100 g dried red kidney beans, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Bean And Bacon 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.

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Tuscan Bean And Bacon Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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