CREAMY FENNEL AND WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH BACON

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Categories     Bean     Soup/Stew

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounce Bacon (cooked and finely chopped)
2 Onion (finely chopped)
5 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
2 Fennel Seeds (finely ground)
3 cans Cannellini Beans (15.5 oz. drained and rinsed)
1.5 quarts Chicken Broth
1 sprig Rosemary (4")
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 Olive Oil (drizzle)
1 Chives (snipped)
1 Lemon (wedges for garnish)
1 Fennel Bulb (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook 8 oz. bacon until crisp. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2T of fat, return pot to med-low heat and sauté onions, fennel, garlic and fennel seeds.
  • Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse beans. Reserve 1 1/2C of beans; add rest to pot.
  • Add 1 1/4qt low-sodium chicken broth, rosemary sprig and 1/2t salt and 1t pepper. Simmer 15 minutes. Discard the rosemary. Let soup cool 15 minutes.
  • Purée soup in batches and return to pot; add reserved beans. Heat for 10 minutes. S/P to taste and garnish with olive oil drizzle, chives and lemon wedges.

Tamzin Hassan Shahin
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Kabir Hussain
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I made this soup for my vegetarian friends, and they loved it! It's a great meatless meal.


Taja Hammonds
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Mohammad Masum
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was creamy and flavorful, and the fennel added a unique flavor.


Calvill Joseph
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I added some extra vegetables to the soup, such as carrots and celery. It turned out even more delicious!


Polash Mia
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This creamy fennel and white bean soup was easy to make, and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


oviborsha oviborsha231
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were subtle and well-balanced.


SKY BRO
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a healthy and satisfying meal.


Rokeya Akter
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Esequiel Gutierrez
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables.


Jayden Taylor
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Wow! This soup is amazing! The fennel and white beans are a perfect combination, and the bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor.


Paullie Alish
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This creamy fennel and white bean soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced, and the soup was hearty and filling. I especially appreciated the crispy bacon topping, which added a nice smoky flavor.


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