White Bean and Lemon Zest Soup | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) dried white beans
• 2 slices bacon, 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick, cut into small pieces
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
• 6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken broth
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 1 stalk celery, cut into large chunks
• 2 bay leaves
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• Salt
• pepper