Navy Bean and Bacon Soup
Navy Bean and Bacon Soup brings together tender beans and smoky bacon in a rich, savory broth layered with onion, celery, and subtle warmth from cloves and bay leaf. Diced tomatoes add gentle acidity to balance the fullness of the bacon. Serve on a chilly evening with crusty bread for a comforting, homestyle dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Navy Bean and Bacon Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Boil the beans in 9 cups of the water, then let them sit for one hour. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cook the bacon to your preferred texture (soft or crisp) and drain, leaving 1/4 cup of grease. Coarsely chop the bacon.
- 3
Add the onions and celery to the reserved grease and bacon and sauté until soft; do not drain. Add the chicken base or cubes, 4 cups water, beans, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cloves, and simmer for 2 hours.
- 4
Stir in the tomatoes with their juice. Serve.
- Calories 392.15 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 33.08 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 36.95 g 13%
- Total Fat 14.86 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.4 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.55 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 1371.4 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 14.73 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 19.43 g --
- Added Sugars 14.92 g High 30%
- Calcium 39.81 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 482.36 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 54.22 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 18.6 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Navy Bean and Bacon Soup is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Celery, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 392.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Navy Bean and Bacon Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Navy Bean and Bacon Soup?
- About 2 hrs 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 392.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Navy Bean and Bacon Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Navy Bean and Bacon Soup healthy?
- Navy Bean and Bacon Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 392.15 calories and 33.08 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1371.4 mg (60% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.4 g (27% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.92 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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