Mixed bean & pancetta soup

Cooking Soups Mixed bean & pancetta soup

High in protein, this hearty Italian soup is a delicious way to warm up on winter nights.

  1. Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring, for 6 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the pancetta is crisp.
  2. Add tomato and water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Add beans and cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
  3. Add baby spinach and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Season with pepper.
  4. Combine the parsley and lemon rind in a bowl. Ladle soup among serving bowls. Top with the parsley mixture to serve.

If you liked the recipe "Mixed bean & pancetta soup", tell your friends about it!

No comments