Cassoulet Soup

Ingredients

• 2 slices pancetta 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick, cut into small pieces
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 2 Toulouse sausages, poached and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth, approximately
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 can 19 oz (540 ml) white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can 14 oz (398 ml) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup (250 ml) cooked chicken or duck pieces (see note)
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) chopped parsley
• Salt
• pepper