CANNELLINI BEAN, PANCETTA & THYME SOUP
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CANNELLINI BEAN, PANCETTA & THYME SOUP
Servings: 2
Nutritional values per serving:
calories 407, protein 25g, fat 20g (saturated 7.6g), carbs 20g (sugar 10.9g), sodium 1090mg
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 50g diced pancetta (lardons)
- 5 very ripe medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 500ml fresh chicken stock
- 1 can (400g) cannellini beans
- 10 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
- 20g Grana Padano or Parmesan, finely grated
METHOD
- Warm the oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Sauté the onions and pancetta for about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and thyme (reserve some for garnish) and simmer for a further 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and beans (including liquid) and simmer for 5 minutes. Use a stick blender and puree the soup a little bit, but keep it chunky. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve garnished with the reserved thyme leaves, grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

Paul Wallace
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