Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 3 ounces pancetta or bacon (about 3 slices), chopped fine 1 medium onion, minced 2 celery rib, chopped fine 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 anchovy fillets, minced to a paste (about 1 1/2 teaspoons) 1 (28 ounces) can diced tomatoes 1 piece Parmesan cheese rind, about 5 inches by 2 inches 2 (15.5 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 cups water Table salt 8 ounces small pasta such as ditalini, shells or orzo 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Ground black pepper Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving Directions 1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and anchovies and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes with their juice, scraping up any browned bits. Add the cheese rind and beans; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer to blend the flavors, 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, water and 1 teaspoon salt; increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta separately according to directions but for 2 minutes less than the directions call for. Drain pasta then add cooked pasta into the soup. 2. Discard the cheese rind. Off the heat, stir in 3 tablespoons of the parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into individual bowls; drizzle each serving with olive oil and sprinkle with a portion of the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Serve immediately, passing the grated Parmesan separately.
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