Hearty Bean with Bacon Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes Description
Warm up with this comforting Hearty Bean with Bacon Soup recipe, made with tender navy beans, smoky bacon, and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for cozy weeknights or family dinners, this classic soup is easy to make and full of rich, satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
- dried navy beans
- slices thick-cut smoked bacon
- medium onion, chopped
- cloves garlic, minced
- medium carrots, chopped
- stalks celery, diced
- low-sodium chicken broth
- bay leaves
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Instructions
- Rinse and soak navy beans in cold water overnight.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside while keeping the bacon fat.
- Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery in the bacon fat until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for one more minute.
- Return crispy bacon to the pot with drained beans and bay leaves. Pour in chicken broth until everything is covered by about an inch of liquid.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about one hour or until beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; garnish with fresh herbs or extra bacon bits if desired.