Ingredients
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1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
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4 slices flat pancetta, chopped (see note)
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 carrots, finely chopped
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2 celery stalks, finely chopped
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1 potato, chopped
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1L (4 cups) Massel chicken style liquid stock
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600ml jar tomato passata (sugo) (see note)
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250g dried cheese tortellini
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400g can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
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1/2 cup basil pesto, plus extra to serve
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Grated parmesan, to serve
Method
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1Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the pancetta, onion, garlic, carrot and celery and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until softened.
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2Add potato, stock and passata and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
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3Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water according to packet instructions. Drain and refresh. Add pasta to the soup with the cannellini beans. Stir through the pesto and serve with extra pesto and parmesan.
Source: taste.com.au
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