White Bean and Bacon Soup Recipe

Name: White Bean and Bacon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 slices bacon; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 celery rib, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 1 medium shallot, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 ½ cups chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans (or other small white beans); 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried); 2 bay leaves; salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

5 slices bacon
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 medium shallot, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans (or other small white beans)
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried)
2 bay leaves
salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes.
2
Remove the bacon to drain on paper towels.
3
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pot.
4
Add the onion, celery, carrot, shallot, and garlic to the pot and cook for 4 minutes.
5
Add the broth, beans, thyme, and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
6
Decrease heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the beans begin to fall apart.
7
Puree the soup until smooth with an immersion blender.
8
Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a traditional blender and puree.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Crumbled the reserved bacon.
11
Serve the soup immediately, topped with the bacon.

686

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 slices bacon, 1 medium yellow onion, diced, 1 celery rib, diced, 1 medium carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, White Bean and 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Bean and Bacon Soup

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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