Description
White Bean Soup with Bacon is a cozy and satisfying dish that brings warmth to any meal. This creamy soup features the smoky flavor of bacon, hearty white beans, and tender vegetables, making it perfect for chilly evenings or quick weeknight dinners. With its rich texture and delicious taste, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it alone for a comforting bowl or pair it with crusty bread for a complete experience. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this soup is as wholesome as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 3 large carrots
- 2 celery ribs
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans white kidney beans
- ¾ cup half-and-half
- salt
- thyme
- oregano
- parsley
- paprika
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp; remove and set aside.
- Sauté sliced carrots, celery, and chopped onion in the rendered fat for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and spices; cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pot.
- Rinse beans; blend some with half-and-half until smooth.
- Stir in whole beans and bean puree with cooked bacon; simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Finish with grated Parmesan and optional herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg