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Hearty Crockpot Tuscan White Bean Soup

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A warm and comforting Tuscan white bean soup with rosemary and pancetta, slow-cooked to meld flavors perfectly. Ideal for chilly winter evenings, this hearty soup is easy to prepare and packed with savory depth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups dry white beans (Cannellini or Great Northern), soaked overnight or quick-soaked
  • 6 ounces pancetta, diced
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary, whole
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beans: If not soaked overnight, quick soak by covering beans with water in a pot, bring to boil, boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before use.
  2. Sauté the pancetta and vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced pancetta until it starts to crisp, about 5 minutes. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Combine ingredients in crockpot: Transfer sautéed pancetta and vegetables to the crockpot. Add soaked beans, chicken broth, rosemary sprigs, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cook low and slow: Set crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours until beans are tender and flavors meld. Stir gently halfway through cooking if possible.
  5. Final seasoning: Remove rosemary sprigs. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If soup is too thick, add a splash of water or broth. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.
  6. Garnish and serve: Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread if desired.

Notes

Soaking beans is important for creaminess and reduced cooking time. Use whole rosemary sprigs for aroma without bitterness and remove before serving. Sauté pancetta and vegetables before slow cooking to build flavor. If using canned beans, reduce cooking time to 3-4 hours and add beans in the last hour. For a vegetarian version, omit pancetta and add smoked paprika or liquid smoke, and use vegetable broth.

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Keywords: Tuscan white bean soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker soup, pancetta soup, rosemary soup, winter soup, hearty soup, easy soup recipe

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