Tuscan White Bean Soup

Name: Tuscan White Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60g) extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 pound (113g) pancetta (diced); 1 large onion (diced); 4 ribs celery (diced); 3 medium carrots (diced); 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes; 1 pound (454g) dried cannellini beans (soaked overnight and softened, or 3 16-ounce cans); 6 cups (1.5kg) low sodium chicken stock (plus more for thinning ); 1 head garlic (roasted); 3 sprigs rosemary; 1 small Parmigiano Reggiano rind (optional); 1 large bay leaf; salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:45min

Tuscan white bean soup is a hearty soup that's loaded with great flavor from roasted garlic, pancetta, rosemary, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Serve with crusty bread and a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil.

Updated at: Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:26:51 GMT