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Bean with Bacon Soup

  • Author: Isabella Russo
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This hearty bean with bacon soup is pure comfort food, featuring smoky bacon, creamy beans, and fragrant vegetables. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for cozy fall nights or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional but recommended)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large soup pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy and browned. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the bacon fat. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and bay leaf. Cook for about 2 minutes to caramelize the tomato paste.
  4. Add drained beans and chicken broth. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until veggies are tender and soup thickens.
  5. For a creamier soup, blend about half the soup with an immersion blender directly in the pot, or transfer 2 cups to a blender, puree, and return to the pot.
  6. Stir reserved crispy bacon back into the soup (save some for garnish if desired). Taste and adjust seasoning. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and extra bacon bits. Serve hot.

Notes

For vegetarian, skip bacon and use olive oil plus smoked paprika or liquid smoke. Rinse canned beans well to avoid muddy soup. Blend part of the soup for creaminess without cream. Adjust thickness by simmering longer or adding more broth. Soup freezes well for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250 ml)
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 14

Keywords: bean with bacon soup, comfort food, fall soup, easy soup recipe, hearty soup, bacon, beans, one-pot meal, gluten-free, family dinner

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