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Cozy Bean with Bacon Soup Recipe

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A hearty and comforting Cozy Bean with Bacon Soup featuring tender Great Northern beans, smoky thick-cut bacon, and a medley of sautéed vegetables simmered in flavorful low-sodium chicken broth, perfect for a warm and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Beans and Broth

  • 1 cup Great Northern beans (dried)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 carrots (chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Meat

  • 6 oz thick-cut bacon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beans: Rinse the Great Northern beans thoroughly under cold water. For best results, soak them overnight in water to soften and reduce cooking time.
  2. Cook the Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the thick-cut bacon until it becomes crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot, but keep the flavorful bacon drippings inside the pot for the next step.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the bacon drippings and sauté for about five minutes until the vegetables are softened. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute to release its aroma.
  4. Add Ingredients to Pot: Return the crispy bacon to the pot along with the soaked beans, low-sodium chicken broth, dried thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything to combine.
  5. Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about one hour, or until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.
  6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for a bright, fresh contrast.

Notes

  • Soaking the beans overnight helps reduce cooking time and improves texture.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the soup.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth.
  • Fresh parsley adds a nice garnish and subtle freshness.
  • This soup stores well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Keywords: bean soup, bacon soup, Great Northern beans, comfort food, hearty soup, homemade soup

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