Description

This Italian inspired soup will keep you warm and comforted on cold, wintry days. Serve it with a side salad and a crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried cranberry (borlotti) beans or cannellini beans
• 5 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• Two 3-4 inch rosemary sprigs
• 2 oz. pancetta chunk
• 1/4 - 1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 quarts chicken broth/stock
• Kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Soak the beans:
2. Soak beans in water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
3. Soup preparation: