Description
White Bean Soup with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty soup combines tender white beans with crispy bacon, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy your taste buds. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber. Ideal for family dinners or as a starter for special occasions, it’s a versatile recipe that can be customized to your liking. Get ready to serve up a bowl of goodness that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or navy)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. If using dried beans, soak them overnight.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same pot with some bacon fat, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in drained white beans and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Serve hot topped with crispy bacon pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg