TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP (SLOW COOKER)

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From Slow Cooker Revolution

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Bean Soups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
6 oz. pancetta, minced
3 onions, minced
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
1 lb. dried great northern or cannellini beans, 2 1/2 cups, picked over, salt soaked and rinsed
1 parmesan cheese rind, optional
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat til shimmering. Add pancetta and cook til lightly browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Stir in onions, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook til onions are softened and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1 cup broth, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker
  • 2. Stir remaining 2 cups broth, water, soaked beans, Parmesan rind, if using, and bay leaves into slow cooker. Cover and cook til beans are tender, 9 to 11 hours on low or 5 to 7 hours on high.
  • 3. Add rosemary sprig, cover and cook on high til rosemary is fragrant, about 15 minutes. Discard rosemary, bay leaves, and Parmesan rind if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with grated Parmesan and additional olive oil.
  • 4. Salt Soaked Beans: Pick through and rinse beans. For every pound of beans, dissolve 2 Tbsp. salt in 4 quart cold water. Mix beans and salt water in large container and let beans soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Drain beans, discarding the soaking liquid and rinse well before cooking. The salt tenderizes the otherwise tough and chewy beans. For quick salt soaking, pick through an rinse beans. For every pound of beans, dissolve 3 Tbsp. salt in 2 quarts boiling water. Mix beans and hot salt water in large pot and let beans soak at room temperature for 1 hour. Drain beans, discarding soaking liquid and rinse well before cooking.

Faisal RainBacK
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Sadiq Ismail
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I found this recipe to be too complicated.


Your sAD1D
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste.


francis daniel
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Yotam Hertz
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This soup is incredible!


amna yasin
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Mzahid Bhatti
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This soup is a must-try!


Karin Mabry
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I will definitely be making this soup again.


Massab Maqbool
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Story Music
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mahlodi Lebea
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Delicious!


Naishe Manjiche
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This soup is so good! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


ABCD KIDS
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This soup was a big hit at my last party. Everyone loved it! The flavors were amazing, and the beans were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rehan Awan
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I made this soup for dinner last night, and it was delicious! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and creamy. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Dana Lantz
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kyron Ruiters
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it. The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the broth was rich and satisfying. I will definitely be making this soup again.


shean barnes
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times, and I've never been disappointed. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shukat Awan188
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This Tuscan white bean soup was a hit! The flavors were rich and complex, and the beans were cooked to perfection. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perfect comfort food fo