Radicchio, a colorful cold-weather vegetable, brings bold, peppery flavor to bean soup.

But after I tasted thissoupfrom theSouthern LivingTest Kitchen, Ive changed my tune.

Ingredients

1(4-oz.)pkg.

Southern Living White Bean-and-Radicchio Soup in the pot ready to serve

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

diced pancetta(optional)

2 to 3Tbsp.olive oil

1 1/4cupschopped yellow onion(from 1 [10-oz.]

onion)

2medium(6 oz.

)cans cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed

3cupscoarsely choppedradicchio(from 1 [10-oz.]

Transfer pancetta to a plate, reserving drippings in Dutch oven.

Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until starting to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.

Stir in beans and radicchio, and return to a boil over medium-high.

Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.

Serve with lemon wedges.