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CANNELLINI BEAN, PANCETTA & THYME SOUP

by | Mar 7, 2021 | Uncategorized

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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

Paul Wallace

Personal trainer of 15 plus years and creator of FT-Fit one of Glasgow’s largest fitness classes

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