Hearty Ham & Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 ½ cups of diced pancetta or ham
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 540 mL can of cannellini beans (white kidney beans)
• 8 cups low sodium or organic chicken stock
• 2 cups low sodium chopped canned tomatoes
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 large red pepper sliced into thin strips
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
• Salt
• pepper