Zuppa di Orzo e Fagioli (Bean and Barley Soup)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 50 min
Ingredients
- ✓ ½ pound pearl barley
- ✓ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ 2 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
- ✓ ¾ onion, chopped
- ✓ 1 carrot, chopped
- ✓ 1 stalk celery, chopped
- ✓ 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, divided
- ✓ water to cover
- ✓ 2 teaspoons salt
- ✓ 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ✓ 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- ✓ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as desired