Bacon, bean & pasta soup
A speedy and budget-friendly soup that'll keep you satisfied
Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Cook 30 mins
Ready in 30 mins- Fry the bacon in a large non-stick pan (it will cook in its own fat) until golden, then add the leeks and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Tip in the beans, chicken stock, tomato purée and pasta and simmer until the pasta is cooked.
- Stir through the parsley and serve in bowls topped with grated Parmesan.
GI Assessment
Although this contains streaky bacon, the calories are still modest. The mixed beans and pasta boast a low Gi rating making this a healthy choice.
Per serving
260 kcalories, protein 15.5g, carbohydrate 27g, fat 10.8 g, saturated fat 3.7g, fibre 6.6g, salt 2.74 g
Recipe from olive magazine, January 2006.
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Cook 30 mins
Ready in 30 minsIngredients
- 8 rashers rindless streaky bacon , chopped
- 2 leeks , halved and sliced
- 4 carrots , halved lengthways and sliced
- 400g tin mixed beans , drained and rinsed
- 1l chicken stock , fresh, cube or concentrate
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 50g small pasta shapes
- a handful of flat-leaf parsley , chopped
- grated parmesan , to serve
Per serving
260 kcalories, protein 15.5g, carbohydrate 27g, fat 10.8 g, saturated fat 3.7g, fibre 6.6g, salt 2.74 g
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