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
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Takudzwa kenias Nyama
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. The chicken is tender and juicy, the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor, and the white beans are creamy and filling. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I highly r
Carlos Simmonds
[email protected]This soup is a winner! It's so flavorful and comforting. The chicken is tender and juicy, the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor, and the white beans are creamy and filling. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I highly
Nayem Ratul
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of chicken, bacon, and white beans. The broth is also very flavorful and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this soup!
Mahaaz Khan
[email protected]This soup is a must-try! It's so flavorful and comforting. The chicken is tender and juicy, the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor, and the white beans are creamy and filling. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I highl
Okoth B Brian
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the combination of chicken, bacon, and white beans. The broth is also very flavorful and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I highly rec
Ramesh Uranw
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. The chicken is tender and juicy, the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor, and the white beans are creamy and filling. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I highly r
Milan Offical Army
[email protected]This soup was a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the chicken was tough. The white beans were also undercooked and the broth was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.
Hamad Minhas
[email protected]I thought this soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste and the chicken was a bit dry. I also found the soup to be a bit too thick. I think I would have preferred it if it was a bit thinner.
Rosemary Cuellar
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and they turned out tender and juicy. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the white beans were creamy and filling. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the v
Nevaeh Kkay
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. The soup is hearty and filling, and the white beans add a nice creaminess. I also loved the addition of bacon, which added a smoky flavor. I will
shadin music
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the bacon adds a smoky flavor, and the white beans are creamy and filling. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the veg