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Bean with Bacon Soup

Bean with Bacon Soup
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
1h 45 min
Yields
8 servings

A warming soup made with Great Northern beans, thick-cut bacon, vegetables and tomato.

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ingredients

1
lb(s) Great Northern white beans
4
cups low-sodium chicken stock
1
lb(s) thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2
carrots, chopped
2
stalks celery, chopped
1
onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2
Tbsp tomato paste
4
cloves garlic, chopped
2
bay leaves
2
Roma tomatoes, diced
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
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directions

Step 1

Pick through the beans, then rinse and drain them. Put them in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak overnight.

Step 2

Drain the beans and return them to the pot. Add the chicken stock and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

Step 3

While the beans are simmering, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add half the bacon to the beans, reserving the rest for garnish.

Step 4

Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet and add the carrots, celery and onions. Season with some salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Using a slotted spoon, add the vegetables to the beans. Add the bay leaves and give it a good stir. Taste to check if it needs any additional seasoning. Simmer until the beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Step 6

When ready to serve, stir in the tomatoes. Serve with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley.

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