Smoked Bacon, Bean & Savoy Cabbage Soup Recipe - Artisan Food Trail

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp rapeseed oil (extra virgin cold pressed) plus extra for drizzling
• 150g thick-cut smoked bacon, cut into small strips
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 400g tin Borlotti beans, drained and rinsed
• 900ml vegetable stock
• 1 small savoy cabbage, finely shredded
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
• Pecorino or Parmesan cheese, to serve