Ingredients for Real Simple Bean And Bacon Soup
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- Garlic Cloves
- 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water or low-sodium broth
- Fresh Parsley
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
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How to Make Real Simple Bean And Bacon Soup
- In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels to drain.
- Once cooled, chop the bacon and set aside.
- Add the chopped carrot to the bacon drippings in the Dutch oven and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped celery, onion, and minced garlic. Stir well and cook for another 3 minutes, until softened.
- Pour in the rinsed and drained great northern beans and add 2 cups of water (or broth).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Uncover the pot. Using a potato masher or large spoon, partially mash the beans until the soup reaches your desired thickness.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Add the reserved chopped bacon.
- Heat through for another 1-2 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
8g
Carbs
9g
