Satisfy your taste buds with the hearty goodness of bean and bacon soup, a flavorful dish made from canned beans that’s perfect for a cozy meal. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the rich, smoky notes of bacon with the wholesome simplicity of canned beans to create a comforting soup that’s sure to warm your soul and leave you craving for more.
Bean and bacon soup with canned beans recipe
Bean and bacon soup with canned beans is a delicious and hearty soup dish made using canned beans, typically white beans such as navy beans or cannellini beans. The recipe typically involves cooking bacon until it's crispy and then using its rendered fat to sauté onions and garlic for added flavor. The canned beans are then added along with broth, seasonings, and sometimes vegetables like carrots and celery. The soup is simmered until the beans are tender and the flavors meld together, resulting in a savory, smoky, and satisfying soup with a comforting aroma and taste. It's a classic comfort food dish enjoyed for its simplicity and robust flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans of white beans (navy beans or cannellini beans), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped carrots and celery for added flavor and texture
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy. Remove some of the bacon bits to use as a garnish later, if desired.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté it in the bacon fat until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. If you're using carrots and celery, add them in now and cook for a few more minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the drained and rinsed canned beans to the pot and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth.
- Add the bay leaf and dried thyme for flavor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard it.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks of beans for texture. Alternatively, transfer a portion of the soup to a blender, blend it, and then return it to the pot.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Bean and Bacon Soup hot, garnished with the reserved crispy bacon bits and some fresh herbs if desired.Enjoy your homemade Bean and Bacon Soup with canned beans!
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Notes
When making Bean and Bacon Soup with canned beans be mindful of the salt content. Canned beans often come pre-seasoned with salt, so it's crucial to taste the soup as it cooks and adjust the seasoning carefully. Start with less salt than you think you need and add more gradually if necessary. This will help prevent the soup from becoming overly salty, as bacon can also add saltiness to the dish. You can always add more salt later, but it's challenging to correct an overly salty soup once it's been seasoned.
Nutrition
Serving: 75g
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