ITALIAN WHITE BEAN, PANCETTA, AND TORTELLINI SOUP

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Italian White Bean, Pancetta, and Tortellini Soup image

Categories     Bean     Christmas     Low Sodium     Simmer     Boil

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, chopped
3 large shallots, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chopped Swiss chard (1 bunch)
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (9-ounce) package cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta, shallots, carrot, and garlic and cook until the pancetta is crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the beans, Swiss chard, and broth.
  • Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the tortellini and cook 5 minutes for fresh, 8 minutes for frozen, or until just tender. Season with pepper and serve.

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