Thirteen Bean & Bacon Soup Recipe

Name: Thirteen Bean & Bacon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Thirteen Bean Mix, Dry; 5 cups Chicken Broth; 1 pound Bacon; 1 Yellow Onion, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Carrots, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Flour; 10-3/4 ounces, fluid Condensed Tomato Soup; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Thyme; Chopped Green Onions, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Soak beans for 6-8 hours in cold water. Drain and rinse.
2
Add chicken broth to a covered pot with the beans then set over medium heat.
3
Dice and cook bacon to desired doneness. Remove bacon and put on a plate lined with a paper towel, reserving 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease. Add onions, garlic and carrots to the pan with the bacon grease and saute for 5 minutes until veggies have slightly softened. Stir in flour, which will eventually add a little thickness to the soup.
4
To the pot of beans and chicken stock, add the cooked bacon, all the vegetables then finally the condensed tomato soup, pepper, and thyme. Set to low/medium heat and cook for around 1 1/2 hours.
5
Place in a serving bowl and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy!

1201

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

139

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Thirteen Bean Mix, Dry, 5 cups Chicken Broth, 1 pound Bacon, 1 Yellow Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Thirteen Bean & Bacon Soup 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.

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Thirteen Bean & Bacon Soup

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