Two-Bean Minestrone with Pancetta and Parmesan Recipe

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Two-Bean Minestrone with Pancetta and Parmesan
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  1. In a medium saucepan, cover the chickpeas with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the borlotti beans, cover and continue to simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and set the beans aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Add the pancetta and cook over low heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, leek, garlic, celery and carrots and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the stock, thyme, bay leaves, sage and Parmesan rind and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, kale, tomatoes and their juices and the cooked beans and their liquid. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the green beans, cover and continue to simmer for 1 hour. Discard the thyme sprigs, bay leaves, sage and Parmesan rind. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Serve in bowls. Pass the hot sauce.
  3. Make Ahead: The minestrone can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  4. Serve With: Lightly buttered toasts rubbed with garlic and sprinkled with Parmesan. Put a cheese toast in each soup bowl and ladle the hot soup on top.
  5. Wine Recommendation: A full-flavored Sangiovese from Montalcino with good fruit and not too much tannin will tie together the ingredients in this hearty soup. The 1998 Altesino Rosso di Montalcino or the 1998 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino would be ideal.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 354.09 Kcal (1483 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.24g 23%
Cholesterol 28.6mg 10%
Sodium 869.22mg 36%
Potassium 838.01mg 18%
Total Carbs 26.56g 9%
Sugars 10.09g 40%
Dietary Fiber 4.03g 16%
Protein 18.84g 38%
Vitamin C 54.6mg 91%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 256.3mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 60.8 Kcal (255 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.62g 23%
Cholesterol 4.91mg 10%
Sodium 149.26mg 36%
Potassium 143.9mg 18%
Total Carbs 4.56g 9%
Sugars 1.73g 40%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 16%
Protein 3.24g 38%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 91%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 0.2mg 7%
Calcium 44mg 26%

* 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
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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