Italian White Bean and Pancetta Soup
Italian White Bean and Pancetta Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 29g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 580 calories. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. If you have pancetta bacon, sage, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert.
Instructions
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.
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.
Stir in minced parsley before serving, and sprinkle with grated cheese.