Description
A comforting and hearty soup made with soft white beans, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners or slow weekends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried white beans (cannellini or navy beans)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the white beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the soaked beans and broth to the pot, bringing it to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 90 to 120 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and parsley if desired.
Notes
For a creamier soup, mash some beans in the pot while it cooks. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 480 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soup, white bean, bacon, comfort food, easy recipe