Minestra di Ceci

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 100 g bacon, streaky, diced
• 250 g pork, in small cubes
• 1 onion(s), diced
• ½ stalk(s) leek, in fine rings
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can of tomatoes, peeled
• 750 ml meat broth
• 250 g chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp marjoram
• 1 tsp savory
• salt and pepper
• 1 pinch of seasoning
• 1 bunch of chives
• 1 cup cheese (Pecorino), grated

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 12 hours; Total time approx. 12 hours 30 minutes

Chickpea stew

Pour oil into a pot and fry the bacon. Add the meat and fry. Add the onion and leek and sweat briefly. Stir in the garlic cloves crushed with salt, tomato paste, meat broth, and canned tomatoes. Add the drained peas, season with bay leaf, marjoram, and savory, and simmer covered over medium heat for about 50 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Serve sprinkled with chives and cheese.