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1. Heat oil in a large stewpot over medium heat. Add the pancetta and onion and cook for 4-5 minutes to soften. Add the carrots, celery, fennel, garlic, bay leaf and thyme and then turn the heat to low and cook for 5-6 minutes until all the vegetables are soft. Turn the heat to low and cook for 5-6 minutes until all the vegetables are soft.
2. Add the tomato paste and cook for a minute before adding the stock, cannellini beans, zucchini, silverbeet stalks and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Gently simmer for 35 minutes with the lid on.
3. To finish the soup, add the silverbeet and vermicelli and cook for 2 minutes. Once the vermicelli is al dente, serve in shallow bowls with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and crusty bread.