Rustic Bean and Bacon Soup
Recipe Collection: Dinner
Rustic Bean and Bacon Delight warms up your day with a hearty soup that combines tender navy beans and crispy bacon for a satisfying meal. This non-vegetarian American dish is perfect for chilly days, featuring a rich blend of spices that enhances its comforting flavors. Ideal for family gatherings or meal prep, this soup is versatile enough to be served as a main course or a side.
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Overview
This Hearty Bean and Bacon Soup is a comforting winter dish, perfect for warming up on chilly days. With tender navy beans, crispy bacon, and a medley of aromatic spices, this soup is both flavorful and satisfying.
Diet Type
Non-Vegetarian
Allergies
Bacon, Celery
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 6
Cooking Time: 155 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 16 Ounces (oz) package dried navy beans, packaged
- 9 Cups water
- 1 Pound (lb) bacon, sliced
- 2 Medium onions, minced
- 2 Stalks celery, minced
- 4 Teaspoons (tsp) chicken bouillon
- 1 Whole bay leaf
- 0.33 Teaspoons (tsp) salt, seasoned
- 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) black pepper, ground
- 0.125 Teaspoons (tsp) cloves, ground
- 1 16 Ounces (oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 Cups water
Steps
- Boil the navy beans in 9 cups of water, then let them sit for one hour. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the bacon to your desired texture, then drain, reserving 0.25 cups of the grease. Coarsely chop the bacon.
- Add the minced onions and celery to the reserved bacon grease and sauté until soft. Do not drain.
- Add the chicken bouillon, 4 cups of water, drained beans, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and ground cloves. Simmer for 2 hours.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juice. Serve hot.
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Enjoy your Rustic Bean and Bacon Delight!
