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Cold Puree of White Bean Soup with a Crispy Pancetta and Creole Tomato Relish
Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

Ingredients
1/2 pound dried navy beans
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
freshly ground white pepper
1 cup water
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces diced pancetta
3/4 cup small diced Creole tomatoes, seeded
1/2 cup small diced red onion
2 tablespoons chiffonade of fresh basil leaves
1 cup cubed white bread, (1/4-inch cubes), toasted
drizzle of olive oil

Directions
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine the
beans and 6 cups of the chicken stock. Season with pepper. Bring the liquid to a
boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered for about 2 hours, or until tender.
Remove from the heat. Using a hand held blender or food processor, puree until
smooth. Whisk in the water and cream to desired consistency. Cool the soup
completely and refrigerate until chilled. In a saute pan, over medium heat, render
the pancetta until crispy, about 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove
from heat, drain, reserving fat for later use and cool. In a mixing bowl, add the
tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the crispy pancetta, red onions, basil,
and croutons. Season with a drizzle of the olive oil, salt and pepper. Remove the
soup from the refrigerator and whisk until smooth. Add a little water if needed.
To serve, ladle the soup into individual bowls. Garnish each soup with the

relish