Country Italian Bean Soup
Country Italian Bean Soup
Ingredients
- (4oz) pancetta or bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 quart 33% less sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1/2 cup farro
- 2 (15.5oz) cans S&W® Garbanzos (drained, rinsed)
- 2 (14.5oz) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano (do not drain)
- 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives or ripe olives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Country Italian Bean Soup
Gluten Free
Low Calorie
Over 15g of Protein
50 min
Total Time
10 min
Prep Time
8
Servings
Ingredients
- (4oz) pancetta or bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 quart 33% less sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1/2 cup farro
- 2 (15.5oz) cans S&W® Garbanzos (drained, rinsed)
- 2 (14.5oz) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano (do not drain)
- 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives or ripe olives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Directions
In 4-quart saucepan, cook pancetta over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp. With slotted spoon, remove pancetta to paper towels to drain.
Add onion to saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until soft. Stir in broth and farro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes or until farro is tender. Add beans, tomatoes and olives. Cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in pancetta; salt and pepper to taste. Top each serving with basil.
Serving suggestion: Top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese.
Tip: Look for farro with rice and other grains in the grocery store. You can substitute pearled barley for the farro. Cook the length of time suggested on the package of barley.
Serving Size: about 9oz each
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 240, Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 700mg, Carb 35g, Fiber 6g, Total Sugar 7g, Added Sugar 0g, Protein 13g, Vitamin D 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 15%, Potassium 6%
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.