Description
Bean with Bacon Soup is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a warm and savory experience in every bowl. This hearty dish combines crispy thick-cut bacon, creamy white beans, and aromatic vegetables, creating a rich and satisfying flavor profile. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings, this soup is not only simple to prepare but can also be customized with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a delicious bowl of Bean with Bacon Soup that warms your heart and fills your belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup cooked Cannellini beans
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove it from the pot and drain excess fat, leaving about two tablespoons in the pot.
- Sauté the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic in the remaining fat for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in the cooked beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; mash some beans against the pot for creaminess if desired.
- Serve hot with crispy bacon bits on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg