Italian White Bean and Pancetta Soup Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Italian White Bean and Pancetta Soup Recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces pancetta bacon

finely diced

¼ cup olive oil

1 cup red onion

chopped

1 cup chopped celery

1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

6 cups chicken stock

4 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans

drained and rinsed

2 cups seashell pasta

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Mommy's Lemonade (Margaritas)

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

In an 8-quart pot saute pancetta in the olive oil until soft about 10 minutes. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sage 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Pour in the chicken stock cover and bring to a boil. Stir in the drained beans cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile cook the pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt until al dente about 10 minutes. Drain and add to the soup.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Italian White Bean and Pancetta Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 571.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.9g 52%

Carbohydrates: 79.6g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 14.4g 58%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 17.7g 27%

Saturated Fat: 4.4g 22%

Cholesterol: 14.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 160.7IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.1mg 55%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 3.3mg 6%

Folate: 239.7mcg 60%

Calcium: 216.4mg 22%

Iron: 9.1mg 51%

Magnesium: 156.5mg 56%

Potassium: 1382.9mg 39%

Sodium: 784.7mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 159.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.