Crockpot Great Northern Bean and Bacon Chowder
Crockpot Great Northern Bean and Bacon Chowder blends creamy pureed white beans with smoky bacon and tender carrots, celery, onion, and potato for a comforting, well-rounded bowl. The chicken broth base and a splash of milk create a silky texture with herby Italian seasoning and gentle peppery warmth. Serve on a chilly evening for a hearty dinner that feels rustic yet cozy.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Great Northern Bean and Bacon Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 79
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beans in a large bowl with the water, cover, and soak overnight.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon fat, crumble the bacon, and set aside.
- 3
In a slow cooker, add the carrot, celery, onion, potato, Italian-style seasoning, ground black pepper, the reserved beans, and the crumbled bacon. Pour the broth over everything.
- 4
Cover and cook on the low setting for 7 1/2 to 9 hours, or until the beans are slightly firm to tender.
- 5
Working in batches of 2 cups, transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return everything to the slow cooker, add the milk, cover, and cook on high for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.
- Calories 226.05 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 16.99 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 35.17 g 13%
- Total Fat 2.71 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.85 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.64 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 169.49 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 10.86 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 7.95 g --
- Added Sugars 3.3 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 148.78 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.75 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 759.6 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 27.47 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.49 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Great Northern Bean and Bacon Chowder is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 10 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 226.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Great Northern Bean and Bacon Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Dried Northern Beans. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Great Northern Bean and Bacon Chowder?
- About 10 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 226.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Great Northern Bean and Bacon Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crockpot Great Northern Bean and Bacon Chowder healthy?
- Crockpot Great Northern Bean and Bacon Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 64/100. Per serving, it provides 226.05 calories and 16.99 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 169.49 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.3 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery 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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