TUSCAN BEAN AND SWISS CHARD SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Bean Leafy Green Pork Low/No Sugar Bacon Fall Winter Chard Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 to 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches in a bowl at room temperature at least 8 hours, or quick-soak (see cooks' note, below). Drain in a colander.
- Cook pancetta in oil in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Cook onion and fennel in oil remaining in pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beans, stock, water, cheese rind, bay leaf, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, until beans are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Discard cheese rind and bay leaf.
- Stir in Swiss chard and salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until chard is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
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[email protected]Overall, I thought this soup was very good. It was easy to make, flavorful, and healthy. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Harshita Entertainment
[email protected]This soup was very easy to make, and it was a great way to use up some leftover beans. I also liked that it was a healthy soup, and it was perfect for a light lunch.
chibest Ezeudogu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Swiss chard, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans and broth were very flavorful, and the Swiss chard added a nice texture.
Muwonge Frankchedi
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning, or maybe some additional vegetables. I also found the beans to be a bit tough.
Anura Pradeep
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's still very flavorful. I also appreciate that it's a healthy soup, and it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Wasi Irfan
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The beans and Swiss chard were cooked perfectly, and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Slim Shady
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I always make a big batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Agnes
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used canned beans to save time, and the soup still had a lot of flavor. I also added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.
Devkaran Saini
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender beans and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.
s.s shihab sharif
[email protected]This soup was hearty and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of beans and Swiss chard. The broth was also very tasty, and I appreciated that it was made with simple, healthy ingredients.