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white bean soup with bacon

White Bean Soup with Bacon: 5 Comforting Secrets Revealed

A hearty white bean soup with crispy bacon.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup white beans, dried
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the white beans overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse the beans.
  3. In a pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until soft.
  5. Add garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  8. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in bacon before serving.

Notes

  • Use canned beans for a quicker option.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Top with fresh herbs for added flavor.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: white bean soup, bacon soup, bean soup