Description
Bean with Bacon Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy Great Northern beans with crispy bacon and a medley of aromatic vegetables. Perfect for cold evenings, this hearty soup not only warms the soul but also evokes nostalgia with every spoonful. It’s simple to make and delivers rich, satisfying flavors that will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Great Northern beans (dried)
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the Great Northern beans under cold water. If using dried beans, soak them overnight.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon but leave the drippings in the pot.
- Sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery in the bacon drippings for about five minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Return the crispy bacon to the pot along with soaked beans, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about one hour or until beans are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup / 240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg