TUSCAN BEAN SOUP

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     brunch, appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds white navy beans
2 large onions, chopped
1 bay leaf
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups pureed Italian tomatoes, canned or fresh
4 cloves garlic
2 ounces pancetta (Italian-style bacon)
1 cup parsley, chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Soak the beans in water to cover overnight. Drain and put in a kettle and add water to cover. Add the onions, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Simmer one to two hours or until cooked.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove half the beans and set aside. Puree the remaining mixture, a portion at a time, in a blender. Put into a large saucepan and add the beans you set aside.
  • Add the pureed tomatoes. Bring the soup to simmer, turn down heat and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile fry the garlic, pancetta and parsley in the olive oil until lightly golden. Stir into the soup. Remove from heat and let stand, covered for five minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 518, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 476 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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