TUSCAN BEAN SOUP

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     brunch, appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds white navy beans
2 large onions, chopped
1 bay leaf
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups pureed Italian tomatoes, canned or fresh
4 cloves garlic
2 ounces pancetta (Italian-style bacon)
1 cup parsley, chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Soak the beans in water to cover overnight. Drain and put in a kettle and add water to cover. Add the onions, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Simmer one to two hours or until cooked.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove half the beans and set aside. Puree the remaining mixture, a portion at a time, in a blender. Put into a large saucepan and add the beans you set aside.
  • Add the pureed tomatoes. Bring the soup to simmer, turn down heat and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile fry the garlic, pancetta and parsley in the olive oil until lightly golden. Stir into the soup. Remove from heat and let stand, covered for five minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 518, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 476 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Khayakazi Mbonde
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Amos Njoroge
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I love the addition of the rosemary to this soup. It adds a lot of flavor.


Gio Figueroa
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham.


Shantel Dube
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Raja ji
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their beans.


Shazil Hussain
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Hekmat Zurmati
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


amber hanif
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


DexyStorm
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Ramin Rahimi
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I love the addition of the sausage to this soup. It adds a lot of flavor.


Mhyaden Barzani
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This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Jacqueline Riatako
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Cristobal Valdes
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


HOBU JAMAI
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Estephany De Leon Alvarado
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Zikhumbuze Mofokeng
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of the kale.


Md Mahfujur Rahman
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This Tuscan bean soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


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