White Bean Soup with Bacon: A Hearty, Easy Comfort Meal
A warm and comforting white bean soup with the savory flavor of bacon, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in the white beans, broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Return the bacon to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: white bean soup, bacon, comfort meal