Description
Savor a comforting bowl of Bean with Bacon Soup, where creamy Great Northern beans meet crispy bacon in a smoky, savory broth. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings or game day gatherings. Packed with fresh vegetables and bursting with flavor, it?s an easy-to-make meal your family will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Great Northern Beans (soaked overnight)
- 6 slices thick-cut Bacon
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 medium Carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks Celery (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium Chicken Broth
- 2 Bay Leaves
Instructions
- Rinse the soaked Great Northern beans under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy; remove excess grease if necessary.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot; saut? until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and soaked beans; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are covered by about an inch; add bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for one hour.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg