Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Tuscan White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving; 6 ounces pancetta, minced; 3 onions, minced; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 cups low sodium chicken broth; 3 cups water; 1 lb dry great northern beans or 1 lb cannellini beans, picked over, pre-soaked overnight, drained; 1 parmesan cheese, rind (optional); 2 bay leaves; 1 fresh rosemary sprig; salt; pepper; grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
6 ounces pancetta, minced
3 onions, minced
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
1 lb dry great northern beans or 1 lb cannellini beans, picked over, pre-soaked overnight, drained
1 parmesan cheese, rind (optional)
2 bay leaves
1 fresh rosemary sprig
salt
pepper
grated parmesan cheese, for serving

1
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until shimmering.
2
Add pancetta and cook until lightly browned and crisp, about 8 minutes.
3
Stir in onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook until onions are softened and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
4
Stir in 1 cup broth, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker.
5
Stir remaining 2 cups broth, water, soaked beans, Parmesan rind, and bay leaves into slow cooker.
6
Cover and cook until beans are tender, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.
7
Add rosemary sprig; cover and cook on HIGH until rosemary is fragrant, about 15 minutes.
8
Discard rosemary, bay leaves, and Parmesan rind.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve with grated Parmesan and additional olive oil.

969

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving, 6 ounces pancetta, minced, 3 onions, minced, 8 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Tuscan White 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.

Tuscan White Bean Soup

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