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Cozy Bean with Bacon Soup

Cozy Bean with Bacon Soup - Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

Experience the warmth of Cozy Bean with Bacon Soup, a heartwarming dish rich in flavor and nostalgia.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Great Northern Beans (Dried) Soaked overnight
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Flavor
  • 6 oz Thick-Cut Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon
  • 1 medium Onion (Chopped) Shallots can be used for milder taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced) Adjust amount to taste
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Alternatives include rosemary or bay leaves
For the Veggie Mix
  • 2 medium Carrots (Chopped) Parsnips can be used for earthy flavor
  • 2 stalks Celery (Chopped) Omit or swap with bell peppers if desired
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by rinsing and soaking the dried Great Northern beans in a large bowl for at least 8 hours or preferably overnight.
  2. In a large pot, cook the thick-cut bacon over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until crispy.
  3. In the same pot with the bacon drippings, sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  5. Return the crispy bacon to the pot along with the soaked beans, chicken broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 1 hour.
  7. After simmering, check the seasoning and ladle the soup into bowls to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Soaking the beans overnight enhances flavor and texture. Adjust seasoning before serving.

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