topic Re: Substitute for pancetta... in Recipes

Substitute for pancetta...

Dazlin — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:20:51 GMT

I have a recipe for sweet red pepper soup, with cannelini beans. I made it before, and its out of this world delish. However, it calls for 1/4 lb of pancetta, that gets fried with oinions. Then the whole concoction gets pureed. Since I'm not a fan of pancetta, I'm looking for a smoky substitute. I'd like to stay away from bacon as well. I saw something that said calamata olives would be good, and add that saltiness too. Anything else you can think of, that's not a fatty meat??

Re: Substitute for pancetta...

hopi — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:29:53 GMT

Ham is very low fat or even anchovies.

Kalmata olives are one of my favs and it seems like they would be ruined in the dish and not pair well.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:39:47 GMT

I would get a thick piece of ham at the deli counter and use it, olives would add brine to the soup

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:39:58 GMT

Smoky paprika will give you that flavor.

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CLHS68 — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:53:41 GMT

Ham or canadian bacon(both are lean not fatty).

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Carmie — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:14:41 GMT

Canadian bacon, low fat ham or even smoked chicken sausage would work well. Whatever you use, you can always pour the fat off and not add it your recipe.

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sidsmom — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:38:10 GMT

@Dazlin wrote:
I have a recipe for sweet red pepper soup, with cannelini beans. I made it before, and its out of this world delish. However, it calls for 1/4 lb of pancetta, that gets fried with oinions. Then the whole concoction gets pureed. Since I'm not a fan of pancetta, I'm looking for a smoky substitute. I'd like to stay away from bacon as well. I saw something that said calamata olives would be good, and add that saltiness too. Anything else you can think of, that's not a fatty meat??

@Dazlin

A good meat substitute would be marinated mushrooms or tofu with

Liquid Smoke...that’s is the key for that smoky taste.

Tofu would add to the body of the dish when blended,

but maybe using a prepared vegan bacon substitute to crumble on top?

Or maybe making your own bacon using rice paper or eggplant?

Lots of ideas online. HTH

Re: Substitute for pancetta...

Dazlin — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:24:30 GMT

Good suggestions....i always have smoked paprika on hand, and liquid smoke too. The lean ham might work too...thanks!

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RespectLife — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:01:19 GMT

@Dazlin wrote:
Good suggestions....i always have smoked paprika on hand, and liquid smoke too. The lean ham might work too...thanks!

Those ARE great suggestions!

@Dazlin

Would you please post the soup recipe for us? I absolutely LIVE on soup and this sounds fantastic!

I would greatly appreciate it!!!

TIA!!

Re: Substitute for pancetta...

Dazlin — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 21:07:50 GMT

4 cups chicken stock

1/4 cup e.v.o.o

1 large onion, diced

Sage, or 4 sage leaves....i just sprinkle some in

1/4lb pancetta, diced

2 tablespoons tomatoe paste

3 red bell peppers, seeded and diced

2 15oz cans cannellini beans

Salt and pepper

Fry onions, pancetta in o.o.till slightly browned, add sage

Mix in paste and bell peppers cook for 2 mins or tender

Add the chicken stock and continue to cook till boils

In small batches transfer to blender, blend until smooth

Pour each batch into another large pot, and add beans, (dont puree beans) salt, pepper, continue to cook till boils. Then simmer low for about 5 mins, or longer.

Im not big fan of sage, so I use very little, and add basil.

I find this soup hearty, and a nice thick texture...super tasty

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RespectLife — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:40:26 GMT

@Dazlin

Thank you so much!!

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Coquille — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:23:58 GMT

@Dazlin If you're just looking for flavor and not texture, I use Baco Bits. I basically make the same soup but more vegetables and a sweet potato.

Re: Substitute for pancetta...

RespectLife — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:30:51 GMT

@Dazlin

HOME RUN! Delicious!

I made it yesterday. I did use pancetta...and went ahead and used both the Smokey Paprika and liquid smoke anyhow! Tee hee!

This soup is a keeper and I thank you! Gave me a reason to dust off that Vitamix I never should have purchased.

Re: Substitute for pancetta...

Dazlin — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:34:34 GMT

wrote:
@Dazlin

HOME RUN! Delicious!

I made it yesterday. I did use pancetta...and went ahead and used both the Smokey Paprika and liquid smoke anyhow! Tee hee!

This soup is a keeper and I thank you! Gave me a reason to dust off that Vitamix I never should have purchased.

Glad you liked it!! I would imagine we can substitute any veggie, and make this delish. I did something similar a while back, that called for broccoli and potatoes, and lots of garlic cloves. It turned out like a cream of broccoli soup, but NO cream added😃

Re: Substitute for pancetta...

RespectLife — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:20:10 GMT

wrote:
wrote:
@Dazlin

HOME RUN! Delicious!

I made it yesterday. I did use pancetta...and went ahead and used both the Smokey Paprika and liquid smoke anyhow! Tee hee!

This soup is a keeper and I thank you! Gave me a reason to dust off that Vitamix I never should have purchased.
Glad you liked it!! I would imagine we can substitute any veggie, and make this delish. I did something similar a while back, that called for broccoli and potatoes, and lots of garlic cloves. It turned out like a cream of broccoli soup, but NO cream added😃

That is what I liked about this soup @Dazlin !!

It tasted as a cream soup would, yet was cream free!

I had previously purchased cartons of Red Pepper Soup from Trader Joe and Wegman's both.

This homemade version was far superior!