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White Bean Soup with Bacon: A Hearty Delight Awaiting You

A hearty and flavorful white bean soup with crispy bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried white beans such as Great Northern or cannellini, soaked overnight
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups kale or spinach chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse the soaked beans. In a large pot, combine the beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
  2. In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Once the beans are tender, add the sautéed vegetables, cooked bacon, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot with the beans. Stir well and simmer for another 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. If using, stir in the chopped kale or spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the greens.
  • Substitute turkey bacon for a lighter option or add diced ham for a different flavor profile.

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