Description
A cozy white bean soup with crispy bacon that’s quick, easy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white beans (such as great northern or cannellini), soaked overnight
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 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 and cook for an additional minute.
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then add them to the pot along with the broth.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer for about 90-120 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with the crispy bacon and fresh parsley.
Notes
Soak the beans overnight for best results. Adjust seasoning based on the saltiness of the broth and bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: white bean soup, bacon, easy soup, cozy recipe, quick meal