Three Bean Soup

Ingredients

• • 1 slice 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) pancetta, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) green beans, cut into pieces 1-inch (2.5-cm)
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) yellow beans, cut into pieces 1-inch (2.5-cm)
  • 1 can 19 oz (540 ml) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (250 ml) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh chives
  • Salt and pepper