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    White Bean and Potato Soup with Pancetta

    Published: Nov 21, 2017 / Updated: Sep 1, 2018 / 16 Comments

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    This white bean and potato soup with pancetta is a simple, hearty, and comforting soup. Italian bacon, potatoes, and leeks make this totally delicious!

    white bean and potato soup with pancetta in a teal bowl

    The best part? This potato bean soup recipe is ready in only 40 minutes! You could make a big batch of this on the weekend, but it's also an option for a busy weeknight.

    a pot with ingredients for white bean potato soup with pancetta

    This soup has a fairly light broth, so I decided to use my immersion blender to blend half the soup to give it a slightly thicker texture.

    You could always decide not to blend it at all or to blend the whole thing... it's entirely up to you.

    close-up of white bean pancetta soup in a bowl with spoon

    To make this even easier, I look for the pre-diced packages of pancetta in the deli section of my local supermarket.

    Hope you love this white bean and potato soup recipe!

    teal bowl with white bean soup with potatoes and pancetta

    If you like this soup, you may also like my slow cooker cabbage soup with beans, sausage, and potatoes or my creamy tomato gnocchi soup.

    Questions? Ask me in the comments below!

    This white bean and potato soup with pancetta is a simple, hearty, and comforting soup. Italian bacon, potatoes, and leeks make this totally delicious!

    White Bean and Potato Soup with Pancetta

    This white bean and potato soup with pancetta is a simple, hearty, and comforting soup. Italian bacon, potatoes, and leeks make this totally delicious! 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 ounces pancetta diced
    • 2 leeks (white/light green parts only) chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 2 cups water
    • 4 dashes Italian seasoning
    • 1.5 pounds little potatoes cut into halves
    • 1 (19 fluid ounce) can white beans drained
    • Pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add the pancetta to a large pot on medium-high heat. Cook it for about 5 minutes until the fat starts to render and it begins to crisp up.
    • Add the leeks and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes. 
    • Add in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
    • Add the veg broth, water, Italian seasoning, potatoes, and beans. Increase heat to high and bring to a gentle boil. Cover with the lid slightly ajar and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
    • Carefully blend half the soup (I just used an immersion blender right in the pot) to give it a thicker texture. Serve immediately with pepper, to taste (I do not add extra salt to this dish because the pancetta is quite salty). 

    Notes

    • You don't need to use little potatoes... cut-up normal ones totaling around 1.5 lbs. is fine. 
    • Serves 4+
    Keyword white bean and potato soup recipe
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Jason says

      January 26, 2018 at 10:29 AM

      What a tasty soup. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 26, 2018 at 10:36 AM

        You are welcome!

        Reply
    2. Lindsay Cotter says

      November 30, 2017 at 6:46 AM

      Would love to cozy up with a bowl of this soup! Perfect for a chilly night!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 30, 2017 at 8:04 AM

        Thanks, Lindsay. Definitely!! We've had plenty of chilly nights here lately.

        Reply
    3. Karly says

      November 23, 2017 at 6:33 PM

      I feel all warm and cozy already. This looks SO good- the perfect recipe to have on hand for cold winter days!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 23, 2017 at 6:44 PM

        Aww thanks, Karly!! Have a great Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    4. Jennifer Farley says

      November 21, 2017 at 9:32 PM

      OMG I'm making a batch of this!

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      • Natasha says

        November 22, 2017 at 6:59 AM

        Thanks, Jennifer! Enjoy. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Leigh Ann says

      November 21, 2017 at 11:28 AM

      This is the kind of soup that makes my belly so happy! So many good flavors happening!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 21, 2017 at 3:19 PM

        Thanks so much!!

        Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      November 21, 2017 at 9:19 AM

      The combo of the beans and the potatoes make this one hearty soup! Love the added pancetta too!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 21, 2017 at 3:19 PM

        Thank you!! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:02 AM

      Potato soup is the BEST and I love the addition of white beans and pancetta!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 21, 2017 at 3:20 PM

        Totally! Thanks so much, Jennifer.

        Reply
        • Allison Knight-Khan says

          November 29, 2017 at 11:25 AM

          5 stars
          Your soup looks so beautiful, I have to try it! Since we do not eat pork, I am going to replace the pork with beef bacon--no problem.

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            November 29, 2017 at 11:27 AM

            Thanks so much, Allison! Beef bacon sounds delicious! Let me know how it goes. 🙂

            Reply

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