Bean and Bacon Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Bean and Bacon Soup
10 min.
6
252kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and delight your taste buds with our delicious Bean and Bacon Soup! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any cozy occasion that calls for a hearty meal. Imagine the satisfying crunch of crisp bacon that imparts a wonderfully smoky flavor, perfectly melting into a rich, savory broth loaded with tender beans, vibrant carrots, celery, onion, and aromatic garlic.

This delightful soup is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 10 minutes!—but also nourishing, clocking in at about 252 calories per serving. Whether you’re seeking comfort food on a chilly evening or a filling main dish to serve your family, this Bean and Bacon Soup is sure to please everyone at the table.

As you start cooking, the irresistible scent of sizzling bacon and sautéed vegetables will fill the air, inviting your loved ones to gather around. It’s a versatile dish, too; you can easily switch out Great Northern beans for other options like lima, cannellini, or borlotti beans, adding your personal touch to this classic meal.

So, grab your pots and pans, and get ready to create a bowl of flavorful goodness that promises warmth and satisfaction. Enjoy serving it hot, and watch as it warms both hearts and homes—this Bean and Bacon Soup is truly comfort food at its finest!

Ingredients

  • strips bacon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 31 ounce cannellini beans drained canned
  • 0.8 cup carrots chopped
  • cup celery chopped
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • 1.3 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • cup onion chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • potato masher
  • slotted spoon
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, fry the bacon until crisp.
  2. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Let cool, chop, and set aside. Over medium heat, add the carrot to the pan drippings in the Dutch oven and saut for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the celery, onion, and garlic, stirring well and cooking for 3 minutes more.
  5. Add the beans and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
  6. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and, with a potato masher or large slotted spoon, partially mash the bean mixture until it thickens slightly. Stir in the parsley, salt, pepper, and bacon.
  7. Serve hot.Tip: You can substitute lima, cannellini, or borlotti beans for the great Northern beans in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein20.79%
Fat22.75%
Carbs56.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.31
Glycemic Load
1.35
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.633478335712%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
3.36mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
5.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:251.6kcal
12.58%
Fat:6.51g
10.02%
Saturated Fat:2.16g
13.47%
Carbohydrates:36.35g
12.12%
Net Carbohydrates:27.88g
10.14%
Sugar:2.15g
2.39%
Cholesterol:9.68mg
3.23%
Sodium:614.12mg
26.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.39g
26.78%
Vitamin A:2867.91IU
57.36%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.6%
Fiber:8.48g
33.9%
Folate:134.92µg
33.73%
Vitamin K:29.32µg
27.93%
Phosphorus:241.79mg
24.18%
Magnesium:84.36mg
21.09%
Potassium:694.78mg
19.85%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.77%
Iron:2.63mg
14.64%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.36%
Copper:0.27mg
13.73%
Selenium:9.46µg
13.52%
Calcium:103.01mg
10.3%
Vitamin C:7.74mg
9.38%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.48%
Vitamin B3:1.54mg
7.7%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.63%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.26%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.55%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.22%
Source:My Recipes