Chunky Vegetable And Pasta Soup

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 None onion, chopped
• 1 None potato, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 None carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 (13.5 oz) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 oz orzo
• 3.5 oz Swiss chard, chopped
• None None Parmesan cheese, grated, to serve
• None None crusty bread, to serve

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Saute bacon, onion, potato and garlic for 4-5 mins, until onion is tender. Add carrots and celery. Cook over high heat, stirring, for 4-5 mins, until vegetables begin to caramelize. Add chicken stock and cannellini beans. Simmer for 10 mins. Add orzo and simmer for 10-15 mins, until pasta is tender. Add Swiss chard. Season.
2. Top with grated Parmesan and serve with crusty bread.

olive oil, bacon, onion, potato, garlic, carrots, stalks celery, chicken stock, cannellini beans, orzo, swiss chard, parmesan cheese, crusty bread

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