Pancetta and borlotti bean soup with toasts

Cooking Soups Pancetta and borlotti bean soup with toasts

The borlotti beans in this hearty soup are delicious and rich once cooked.

  1. Place beans in a bowl. Cover with cold water. Set aside for 8 hours or overnight to soak. Drain. Place in a saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over mediumhigh heat. Cook for 10 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the onion, celery, carrot and pancetta, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic, rosemary and chilli. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic.
  3. Place the onion mixture, beans, stock and water in a large (6L) slow cooker. Cover. Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Stir through the cavolo nero and season with black pepper.
  4. Spread bread with pesto. Divide soup among bowls. Top with herbs. Serve with toast.

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