Italian White Bean, Pancetta, and Tortellini Soup

Name: Italian White Bean, Pancetta, and Tortellini Soup
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 ounces pancetta, chopped; 3 large shallots, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups chopped Swiss chard (1 bunch); 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 (9-ounce) package cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

January 26, 2012

Use either fresh or frozen tortellini for this soup, a twist on the traditional tortellini en brodo that is a traditional Christmas dish all over northern Italy. White beans and the pancetta make this one very hearty and even more flavorful.

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