Ingredients:

1. Borlotti beans- 500 gms
2. Chicken stock- 8 cups
3. Chopped Pancetta- ½ cup
4. Olive oil- 2 tbsp
5. Chopped celery- ½ cup
6. Diced carrots- 1 cup
7. Chopped onion- 1
8. Minced garlic- 1 tsp
9. Chopped tomatoes- ½ cup
10. Chopped Parsley- 3 tbsp
11. Pepper and salt to taste
12. Grated Parmesan cheese- ½ cup

Method:

1. Heat oil in a large pan and stir chopped onion and garlic until it is tender.
2. Add pencetta and fry till it is golden brown.
3. Add celery, carrot and saute for a couple of minutes.
4. Now add chicken stock, borlotti beans, Parsley and boil.
5. Slow the flame and cook for 1 hour or till the beans are tender.
6. Sprinkle salt and pepper and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Serve bean soup warm with fresh pasta.