White Bean & Bacon Soup Recipe

Name: White Bean & Bacon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb great northern bean, dry; 4 cups cold water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup bacon, diced (smoked bacon ends); 2 celery ribs, sliced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 -3 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/3 cup white wine; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional); 1 teaspoon ground sage; 1 tablespoon herbs (McCormick's Seasoned Herb Medley, or similar); 4 cups chicken stock; 5 -6 cups water; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb great northern bean, dry
4 cups cold water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup bacon, diced (smoked bacon ends)
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/3 cup white wine
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 tablespoon herbs (McCormick's Seasoned Herb Medley, or similar)
4 cups chicken stock
5 -6 cups water
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

1
Quick soak dried beans by placing them in a dutch oven covered with 4 cups (at least 2 inches) of cold water -- bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover and let sit for about 1 hour. While waiting prepare vegetables and bacon. Drain beans in a colander.
2
Using the same pot, saute bacon in olive oil at medium high heat until lightly carmelized. Add celery, carrots, onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add wine and reduce until wine is practically gone, then stir in salt, peppercorns, pepper, chili, sage, herbs, stock, water and beans.
3
Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to light simmer, cover and cook for about 2 hours.
4
Check that beans are completely soft, then slurry with a wand mixer for 30 seconds, leaving about half of the beans in tact.
5
Stir in the parsley, remove from heat and let stand, covered until cooled.

901

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb great northern bean, dry, 4 cups cold water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup bacon, diced (smoked bacon ends), and more.

Yes, White 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.

White Bean & Bacon Soup

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