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Tuscan Tomato-Pancetta Chickpea Stew

Tuscan Tomato-Pancetta Chickpea Stew

By Rose HattabaughDecember 1, 2025

  • Makes
    4-6 servings
  • Cook Time
    50 minutes

Tuscan cacciucco is a famous seafood stew. Lesser-known cacciucco de ceci, also from Tuscany, is a rustic chickpea and chard stew. We’ve added pancetta to ours for a little richness. Made with canned chickpeas, the dish comes together inside of an hour and with only a handful of easy-to-source ingredients. Serve with warm, crusty bread.

Tip

Don’t forget to reserve 1 cup liquid before draining the chickpeas. It’s added to the pot to lend the stew a silky richness.

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