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Bacon and White Bean Soup

Comforting Bacon and White Bean Soup for Cozy Nights

This Bacon and White Bean Soup is a heartwarming, savory dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 6 slices Bacon, thick-cut Adds a smoky flavor and rich fat.
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Provides base flavor and sweetness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Enhances aroma and depth.
  • 3 cups Cooked White Beans, cannellini or Great Northern Contributes creaminess and protein.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth, low-sodium Forms the soup base.
  • 1 cup Water Adjusts consistency of the soup.
  • 2 medium Carrots, peeled and diced Adds natural sweetness and color.
  • 2 Celery Stalks, diced Provides crunch and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Adds herby flavor.
  • 1 Bay Leaf Infuses aroma during cooking.
  • Salt and Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, optional For sautéing if bacon is omitted.
  • Fresh Parsley, chopped For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until it is crispy, about 8 minutes.
  2. In the same pot with the bacon fat, add diced yellow onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 7-8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Now, add the cooked white beans, chicken broth, water, dried thyme, and bay leaf to the pot.
  5. Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree about half of the soup for creaminess.
  7. Return the blended soup to the pot, then add the crispy bacon pieces back in.
  8. Taste your soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use smoked paprika and vegetable broth instead of bacon and chicken broth.

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