Recipe for Rustic Tuscan White Bean Soup
Ingredients:
6 oz. pancetta, diced
½ oz. dried porcini mushrooms, reconstituted and chopped
2 cups Tuscan kale, washed, stems removed, leaves chopped
¾ cup Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated and divided
2” Parmesan cheese rind
3 cups cooked cannellini beans, divided
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
½ cup dry white wine
6 cups chicken broth
Reserved liquid from reconstituted dried mushrooms
2 bay leaves
1½ tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
Sea salt and black pepper
Note: Be sure to strain the liquid from the reconstituted dried porcini mushrooms. Use a cheesecloth or a coffee filter to remove any sediment before adding the liquid to the soup.
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and chopped porcini mushrooms to hot pan and sauté until pancetta is nicely browned, approximately 4-5 minutes.
2. Add white wine and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer a few minutes until wine is reduced by half.
3. Add chicken broth, reserved liquid from dried mushrooms, Parmesan rind, bay leaves, fresh rosemary, and 2 cups cannellini beans. Stir to combine and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Simmer for 20 minutes or until heated through.
4. While the soup simmers, add remaining cup of cannellini beans and a little water to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Stir into soup to thicken.
5. Add chopped kale and ½ cup grated Pecorino cheese and stir until cheese is completely melted and the kale is wilted, approximately 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
6. Remove from heat and discard the Parmesan rind and bay leaves. Top with remaining grated Pecorino cheese and serve immediately.
Additional Info:
Prep time: 15 minutes + 20 minutes to soak mushrooms
Cook time: 35-40 minutes
Serves: 6
This flavorful rustic Tuscan soup is a great way to warm up on chilly days. The combination of pancetta, porcini mushrooms, and hearty cannellini beans makes this a satisfying lunch or light dinner when paired with a crisp green side salad.
Enjoy this Tuscan White Bean soup for lunch or with a salad for a light dinner!
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