Tuscan Bean Soup

Serves 4 | Prep  10 mins | Cooks in  25 mins


Ingredients

  • 2 tbs olive oil

  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped

  • 200g pancetta (or prosciutto), finely chopped

  • 1 carrot, finely chopped

  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried)

  • 1.5 litres water (or vegetable stock if you prefer)

  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 bunch Tuscan kale, stalk removed & finely sliced

  • salt & pepper, to taste

  • 400g tin cannellini beans, drained & rinsed

  • 400g tin borlotti beans, drained & rinsed

  • 100g grated parmesan

  • 4 slices wholegrain (or gluten free) bread, to serve

Method

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan add diced onion and sauté for a few minutes. 

2. Add pancetta, carrot, celery and garlic and continue to sauté for a few minutes.

3. Add bay leaves, water, tomatoes and kale. Season with salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer and cook for (at least) 20-25 minutes.

4. Add beans and stir until hot, then stir in parmesan and serve with bread.

Nutritional information per serve

  • Energy: 2291.3kj

  • Protein: 34.6g

  • Carbs: 34.6g

  • Fibre: 13.2g

  • Sat. Fat: 9.7g

  • Fat: 26.8g

  • Calories: 547.5cal

  • Sugar: 8.8g