How to make one of the most tastiest soup you will eat| Beans Soup with smoked Pancetta

smoked pancetta

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while smoked sausage adds flavor.

dried beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Canned beans save time, while lentils are often less expensive.

Soak dried beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add smoked pancetta and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Add soaked beans, bay leaves, thyme, and vegetable broth to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beans are tender.

Stir in diced tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to heat through.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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