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White Bean Soup Bacon

Hearty White Bean Soup with Bacon for Cozy Nights

This White Bean Soup with Bacon is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 cup Dried Great Northern Beans Rinse to remove debris
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 6 slices Bacon Can be substituted with pancetta or omitted
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Or use fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Swap with sage if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust to taste
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be replaced with butter
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges Optional for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the dried Great Northern beans thoroughly to remove any debris. Soak overnight if desired, or proceed without soaking after rinsing.
  2. Cook diced bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving fat in the pot.
  3. Add olive oil to the pot and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-6 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Combine the rinsed beans, chicken broth, and bay leaves in the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 90 minutes until the beans are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaves and season with salt and pepper as desired. Optionally, mash some beans for creaminess.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with crispy bacon and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.

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