Bean with Bacon Soup Recipe
Nothing beats a warm bowl of Bean with Bacon Soup on cold days. This hearty recipe combines tender beans with smoky bacon flavors. The soup delivers protein, fiber, and incredible taste in every spoonful.
Equipment
- Large soup pot
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Can opener
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Colander
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried white beans
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak beans overnight in cold water completely.
- Drain beans and rinse them thoroughly afterward.
- Cook bacon until crispy in large pot.
- Remove bacon and chop into small pieces.
- Sauté onion, carrots, celery in bacon fat.
- Add garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add beans, broth, bay leaves to pot.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil quickly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for two hours.
- Add chopped bacon back into the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Soak beans overnight for best texture results
- Use thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor impact
- Don't skip sautéing vegetables for depth
- Simmer slowly for perfectly tender beans always
- Add bacon at end to maintain crispiness