**Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our delightful Bean and Bacon Soup recipes. These comforting soups, brimming with the essence of smoky bacon, tender beans, and an array of aromatic herbs, promise a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly day. From the classic simplicity of our traditional Bean and Bacon Soup to the robust and spicy kick of our Cajun Bean and Bacon Soup, our collection caters to diverse palates. For those seeking a lighter option, our Vegetarian Bean and Bacon Soup offers a satisfying twist, while our Slow Cooker Bean and Bacon Soup provides a convenient and hands-off approach. Each recipe is carefully curated to ensure a harmonious balance of flavors, textures, and nutritional value. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove or slow cooker, and let the enticing aromas of Bean and Bacon Soup fill your kitchen.**
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BEAN AND BACON SOUP
This bean and bacon soup has been on our menu for about 25 years. Customers tell us they love its flavor. A clear chicken broth makes it different from other bean soups. -Robert Doumas, Gaylord, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans; discard liquid., In a large saucepan, combine the broth, beans, parsley, bay leaves and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables and beans are tender. Stir in bacon. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
BEAN WITH BACON SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 10h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- When ready to serve, stir in the tomatoes. Serve with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley.
BEAN AND BACON SOUP
Make and share this Bean and Bacon Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bangbang
Categories Beans
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon in soup pot till browned but still limp.
- Remove bacon from pan and reserve two tablespoons bacon fat.
- Cook carrots,onions, and celery in bacon fat over medium heat till soft.
- add beans and broth to soup pot with bacon and veggies.
- Bring to boil and turn heat down to simmer for 1/1/2 hours.
- Season with celery salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread and butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.7, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 32.1, Sodium 731.3, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 28.3, Sugar 10.3, Protein 37.1
HAM, BEAN AND BACON SOUP WITH SAUERKRAUT
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the bacon and brown. Remove the bacon, and reserve. Add the ham and brown, then remove and reserve. Melt in the butter, and add the garlic, onions, potatoes, carrots and bay leaf. Partially cover and cook to soften, 10 minutes. Add the stock, 2 cups water, the reserved ham and bacon, the sauerkraut and beans, and simmer until potatoes are cooked and soup flavor combines, 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cool completely and store for a make-ahead meal.
- To serve, reheat over medium heat. Add the parsley just before serving and pass bread at the table.
LENTIL, BACON AND BEAN SOUP
This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want to cook up extra-I think it's even better the next day! -Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir carrots and onions in bacon drippings until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, thyme and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add stock and wine; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in butter beans, lentils and bacon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover; continue simmering until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WHITE BEAN, BACON, AND ESCAROLE SOUP WITH DAD'S SAUSAGE BREAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h26m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Place the beans in cold water to cover by about 3 inches. Soak for 8 hours or overnight, refrigerated. Drain well and set aside.
- Combine the whole garlic clove, thyme, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a cheesecloth bag. Tie the bag closed and set aside.
- Place the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat and saute for about 7 minutes or until the fat has rendered out and the bacon is crisp. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. Add the onion, carrot, leek, and celery and saute for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft but have not taken on any color. Add the reserved soaked beans and cheesecloth bag along with the stock or broth and bring to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are very tender.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the escarole and saute for about 4 minutes or until the escarole is wilted. Add the escarole to the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and, if using, crushed red pepper. Serve hot with Dad's Sausage Bread, if desired.
- Heat the water, olive oil and honey in a small saucepan over low heat to 115 degrees. Set aside and keep warm.
- Combine flour, yeast and salt in a large mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle water mixture over the flour, blending the liquid in with a wooden spoon. If the dough is too sticky to handle, add additional flour, 1/4 cup at time. Place the dough on a clean surface and knead for about 10 minutes. Cut the dough into 3 equal pieces and form each piece into a loaf shape. Cover and allow to rise for about 1 hour or until loaves have doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, place the sausage and black pepper in a nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until nicely browned. Drain off excess fat; place the sausage on a triple layer of paper towel to drain thoroughly.
- Place 2 of the eggs in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. Place remaining egg in another small bowl and whisk to blend. Set aside.
- Combine the sausage with the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Add the 2 beaten eggs and mix to combine well. Set aside.
- Cut into but not through each loaf of dough, lengthwise, and open up each half. Place an equal portion of the sausage mixture down the center of each loaf. Pull the sides up and over the sausage to encase it, working the dough closed. Place the loaves, seam side down, on a greased cookie sheet or pizza stone. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Using a pastry brush, lightly coat each loaf with remaining beaten egg. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.
WHITE BEAN AND CANADIAN BACON SOUP WITH PESTO
This hearty white bean soup is made with Canadian bacon, veggies, and pesto for a flavorful one-pot meal that's sure to warm you up on cold nights.
Provided by JonSnyde
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, carrot, and celery in the hot oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Add broth, white beans, and bacon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with pesto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 13.2 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 668.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
BACON, CABBAGE, AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
This hearty flavourful soup hits all the right smoky and sweet notes for a cold winter's day. Enjoy with some grated Parmesan cheese on top and a side of cornbread. Perfect to keep in the fridge for those days you want to rush home and warm up!
Provided by Paprika Girl
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 1 1/4 cup portions, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, saute your diced bacon for about five minutes until it starts to release its fat. If it's really fatty, drain some, so that you keep about a tbsp of bacon fat in the pot. Add your carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 10 min, until vegetables are soft.
- Add your chicken broth, water, and all of your spices except for the salt (be cautious with the salt--this soup can easily get too salty). Cover pot with lid. Bring to a boil. Add the beans and the cabbage, and let come to a gentle boil again. At this point, bring it to a gentle simmer on a lower heat and let it simmer away for about 30 minute Stir every once in a while so nothing sticks to the bottom.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. If you'd like, add the tsp of salt here, if it needs it. If you find you want to bring out the sweetness of the cabbage just a touch because your bacon is too smokey, add the sugar. (I liked the small bit of sugar.).
- Simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, adjusting seasonings as needed. Discard your bay leaf and serve. Garnish with a tbsp of freshly grated Parmesan (it adds a really nice nutty depth to the soup.).
- Stored in an airtight container, soup will keep well in the fridge for about 3-4 days.
WHITE BEAN AND BACON SOUP WITH ESCAROLE
Bacon is a fundamental ingredient in many slow-cooked recipes, imparting richness to otherwise one-dimensional dishes. Mild applewood-smoked bacon enhances the subtle flavors of this soup of beans and greens.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes about 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add bacon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
- Add onions and shallot to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more.
- Return bacon to pan. Stir in stock, beans, thyme, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover, and cook until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours more.
- Stir in escarole. Cook 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
CHICKEN, BACON AND WHITE BEAN SOUP PORTUGUESE STYLE
One of Emeril Lagasse's favorites. This is a soup his mom would always cook. He describes it as a stick-to-your-ribs soup. Enjoy! *Note: the dried beans need to soak for at least 8 hours. You could do that overnight* (For a quick soak, bring the beans and water to a boil over high heat and cook for 2 minutes at the boil, then remove from the heat and allow to stand for 1 hour. Drain.) Prep time does not include soaking the beans.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Chicken
Time 2h30m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the beans into a large pot.
- Add water to cover by 2 inches and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Then drain.
- Fry the bacon in a heavy stockpot over medium-high heat until crisp, about 7 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to lift onto paper towels to drain.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pot.
- Add the onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add the shallots, garlic, bay leaves, salt and cayenne.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots soften, about 1 minute.
- Add the beans to the pot with the stock, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Stir in the chicken and the reserved bacon and heat through.
- Remove and discard bay leaves.
- Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.9, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 58.4, Sodium 918.1, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 33.9
BEAN, BACON AND PEPPER SOUP
An easy, quick and hearty soup that's great in winter. Tasty with garlic bread or melba toast and even better the next day. You can adjust all the seasonings to personal taste.
Provided by Deserie Harrison
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the bacon until crisp. Drain the fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot. Crumble the bacon, reserving for later for garnish. Add the onions, carrots, red bell pepper, celery and garlic to the pot and saute in the bacon fat for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the sugar, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, bay leaf, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Now pour in just a small amount of chicken stock to deglaze the pan. (Note: This removes all of the caramelized particles from the bottom of the pan.)
- Add the beans and the rest of the stock and continue to cook over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
- In a food processor or blender, puree 3 cups of soup at a time, adjusting seasoning if necessary. Return all pureed soup to the pot, stir in the parsley and crumbled bacon and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 315.6 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
NAVY BEAN AND BACON SOUP
A rich, creamy soup that's very easy to make. I came up with this recipe when faced with a bowl of soaked navy beans and the requirement to do something with them, using what I had on hand. This is a very flexible recipe, as you can use any small bean and substitute ham for the bacon. The bacon should be the premium smoked, thick-sliced bacon that's usually sold in bulk. Try to get the leanest they have. If you can't find this, Oscar Mayer has a thick-sliced premium bacon that comes in 12-oz packages. Use one package. If you use ham, get one of the no-water-added hams from the deli section, like Black Forest or brown sugar cured, and use about a third of a pound, chopped coarsely. Using ham will reduce the richness, of course, which may not be all bad. This soup is very good right out of the pan, but it's even better the next day.
Provided by Desert Baker
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pick over the beans and soak them in water for at least eight hours.
- Slice the bacon into half-inch strips and fry them until they're brown and crispy. Drain the bacon thoroughly and pour away all but about two tablespoons of the fat. (You can save the fat for other uses, as it has a nice smoky flavor.).
- Chop the onion and saute it in the reserved bacon fat until it's soft and translucent.
- Peel the garlic and slice the cloves into halves or thirds vertically. Add to the frying onions. Be extremely careful not to burn the garlic, as that will make it bitter and nasty.
- Put the soaked beans, fried bacon, sauteed onion and garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves into the pressure cooker. Add water to cover by about an inch, Stir and process for 11 minutes under pressure. Allow to cool naturally (don't vent). Or, cook at a low simmer until the beans are soft all the way through.
- Remove the bay leaves and wizz with a stick blender to make a puree. Add the salt carefully, stirring thoroughly after each addition, until it tastes good to you. The amount, 2 tsp, is just an approximation, because the saltiness of the bacon varies.
BEAN AND BACON SOUP
This is similar to many canned versions of a bean and bacon soup, only using some fresh ingredients. It goes well with freshly baked corn bread.
Provided by Lyndell
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the beans, tomato sauce, chicken stock and onions. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Using a potato masher, carefully mash some of the beans in the soup to make it a little thicker, if desired. Add the bacon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1237.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
SPICY BEAN WITH BACON SOUP
This savory and delicious soup warms the soul.
Provided by Buffy Ehlers Whitney
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 7h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 4 hours. Drain and rinse.
- Place the bacon in a large stock pot and cook and stir over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the onion, jalapeno peppers, and carrots; cook and stir until the carrots are soft. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the drained beans, tomato sauce, garlic powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper; simmer until the beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1046.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CROCK POT BEEF, BEAN & BACON SOUP
This seriously simple soup is full of flavor and spice. You will need at least a 5-quart slow cooker for this reicpe. To save yourself some time in the morning, you can saute the ground beef, onion, garlic and celery the night before and refrigerate until the morning. Then all you have to do is combine the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a comforting, delicious meal. All you will have left to do is top it with some baked fresh corn tortilla strips, tortilla chips or corn chips and some sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and green onion - or whatever you like! A nice side salad would be a wonderful accompaniment with this soup. This soup freezes well, also.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Time 4h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- In large nonstick skillet, saute ground sirloin, onion, garlic and celery over medium to medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbles (be sure not to have heat too high so you don't burn the garlic); drain fat.
- Add ground beef mixture to a 5-quart or large slow cooker.
- Add the bacon and the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot, except for the garnishes; mix well.
- Cover and cook on low setting for 6-8 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours.
- To serve, garnish with any of the following: fresh tortilla strips, tortilla chips, corn chips, shredded cheese, sour cream and green onions.
- Don't forget to remove the bay leaf.
- Enjoy!
CROCK POT WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH BACON
Use navy or great northern beans in this comfy soup. Perfect for those chilly fall evenings. From the book "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker".
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Beans
Time 8h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the beans, bacon, onion, celery, carrot, bouquet garni and broth in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours.
- Remove the bouquet garni.
- Discard.
- Puree about one-third of the soup in a food processor.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cream if using, cover and continue to cook on LOW 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 841, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 21.4
CAMPBELL'S BEAN AND BACON SOUP
You might have guessed this is a copycat recipe and it rocks if you like Bean and Bacon Soup. Serve with cornbread and honey or sleeves of saltine crackers. Prep time includes bean soaking time.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak beans overnight and discard water.
- Place all ingredients EXCEPT wine vinegar, liquid smoke, salt and pepper in a large kettle.
- Simmer until beans are tender, around 3 hours.
- Puree 2 cups of soup and return to pot.
- Add wine vinegar and liquid smoke.
- Mix well.
- Taste; add salt and pepper to taste.
BEAN AND BACON SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS
Crispy cheddar-cheese toasts are perfect for dunking in a hearty bowl of bean, bacon, and vegetable soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, cook the bacon pieces, stirring frequently, until brown and just crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
- Pour all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan. Return the pan to the heat; add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the stock and 2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the beans, sage, salt and pepper, and half of the reserved bacon. Simmer for a few more minutes while preparing the cheese toasts.
- Meanwhile, heat the broiler; place bread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle bread with cheese; broil until cheese is melted and bread is just golden, about 2 minutes. Cut into triangles.
- Garnish soup with remaining bacon, and serve with cheese toasts on the side.
BLACK BEAN AND BACON SOUP
I really love this soup! I love how everything is pureed except for the crumbled bacon and green onions at the end. If you like a chunky soup, you could omit pureeing the soup or just puree half of the mixture! This recipe can easily be done in the crockpot, too. Great served with cornbread. Enjoy!!
Provided by KPD123
Categories Black Beans
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute onions, celery, carrots, peppers and garlic in bacon drippings in saucepan over medium heat. Cook until crisp-tender.
- Stir in beans, broth and cayenne. Simmer 15 min., stirring occasionally.
- Pour soup into food processor or blender container; cover. Process until pureed. (I use an immersion blender, so I puree right in the saucepan.) Return soup to saucepan.
- Stir in bacon; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.4, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 720.4, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 15.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 21
NAVY BEAN & BACON SOUP (CANNING)
I haven't made this in a few years, it makes for good gifts! Total time does not include for soaking beans overnight, but prep time includes a rough guess to prepping all the ingredients. Be sure to measure all ingredients exactly.
Provided by bikerchick
Categories Beans
Time 3h
Yield 16 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Notes: 1 medium onion is about a cup; 2 medium stalks celery is about 1 cup; 1 lb pkg carrots is about 4 cups; 5 medium potatoes is about 8 cups.
- Combine all ingredients except bacon and onion in large pot.
- Cook over medium heat until soft.
- Cut bacon into small pieces and fry in skillet.
- Remove bacon and cook onion in bacon grease until soft.
- Add bacon and onion to bean mixture and heat until it simmers.
- Taste for salt and pepper.
- Remove bay leaves before putting in jars.
- Fill hot mixture into sterilized jars, filling to within 1" of tops of jars.
- Pressure can 1 hour at 10 lbs.
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to the soup. Good options include pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, and navy beans.
- Don't skimp on the bacon: The bacon adds a lot of flavor to the soup. If you're using a leaner bacon, you can add a little bit of olive oil to the pot before cooking the bacon.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Add vegetables: Vegetables add flavor and nutrients to the soup. Good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious soup.
Conclusion:
Bean and bacon soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a very affordable and easy-to-make soup. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this bean and bacon soup a try. You won't be disappointed.
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