Bean Soup With Bacon Recipe

Name: Bean Soup With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 slices hickory smoked-thick sliced bacon; ½ cup diced celery; ½ cup diced red onion; 1 cup diced carrot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper; 15 12 ounces great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 15 12 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth

Servings: persons

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Cut away any excess fat from strips of bacon.
2
Dice bacon, and add to a skillet; brown the bacon evenly.
3
Remove bacon from skillet, add to a 3-quart saucepan; but reserving the bacon grease.
4
Add the diced vegetables to the skillet; (along with the bacon grease) season with salt and pepper.
5
Saute vegetables in the skillet, for 4 minutes.
6
Add minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute more.
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Add the cooked vegetables to the saucepan, then add the beans, broth, and the thyme.
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Cover saucepan, and bring soup to a simmer; simmer the soup for about 11 minutes, until the carrots seem cooked, but not overly cooked.
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This makes 1-1/2 quarts of soup.
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Note: for this recipe, I used Farmland's Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon.
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Also, when making this soup, the size of canned beans used in soup may vary.
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The first time I made this soup, I had added 1-(15.8 oz.)
13
can of great northern beans, and the second time, I used 1-(15.5 oz.)
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can.

1435

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 slices hickory smoked-thick sliced bacon, ½ cup diced celery, ½ cup diced red onion, 1 cup diced carrot, and more.

Yes, Bean Soup With Bacon falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bean Soup With Bacon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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