Tuscan Bean and Barley Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
3 oz pancetta, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 fennel bulb, diced
2 cups dried beans , soaked overnight and drained ( cranberry , cannellini , white kidney
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 sprigs fresh rosemary
5 sprigs fresh sage
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup pearl barley
salt
fresh ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
parmesan cheese , curls

Directions:

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
Add pancetta and saute until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
Add onion, carrot, celery, and fennel to the pot; saute until softened, about 6 minutes.
Add beans, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, and about 6 cups water, or as much as is needed to cover the beans by about 2 inches; bring to a boil.
Decrease heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
Discard rosemary, sage, and thyme sprigs.
Meanwhile, cook barley according to package directions and set aside.
Using an immersion blender, or in a food processor or blender in batches, puree soup until smooth.
Return to the pot, if necessary.
Add barley and pancetta; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into heated bowls, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with Parmesan curls.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	153.38 Kcal (642 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.82g	12%
Cholesterol	9.17mg	3%
Sodium	434.11mg	18%
Potassium	298.66mg	6%
Total Carbs	16.28g	5%
Sugars	1.22g	5%
Dietary Fiber	5.11g	20%
Protein	5.16g	10%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	47.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	111.47 Kcal (467 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.69g	12%
Cholesterol	6.66mg	3%
Sodium	315.49mg	18%
Potassium	217.05mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.83g	5%
Sugars	0.89g	5%
Dietary Fiber	3.71g	20%
Protein	3.75g	10%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1mg	7%
Calcium	34.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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