Bean and Bacon Soup

Bean and bacon soup is the perfect comfort food – it’s hearty, filling, and warming. And best of all, it’s easy to make.

Who doesn’t love a big, steaming bowl of soup on a cold day?

This recipe is simple but delicious – just cook the bacon until crisp, then add the beans, broth, and other spices. Let it simmer for a while to let the flavors blend, then enjoy!

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Ingredients:

• 10-12 strips bacon 
• ½ yellow onion, diced 
• 1 celery stalk, diced 
• 1 carrot, diced 
• 1 tsp. garlic powder 
• salt & pepper to taste 
• 2 cans great northern beans, drained & rinsed 
• 3 cups chicken broth 
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 oz. tomato sauce 

Directions:

In a large pot over medium high heat cook bacon until crispy then move to paper towel lined plate.

In same pot keep 2 tablespoons of bacon grease to cook onion, celery, and carrots for 5 minutes. 

Add in beans, broth, garlic powder, salt & pepper stir until well combined. 

Toss in bay leaf. 

Bring to a boil then reduce to medium low and simmer for 1 hour. 

Remove bay leaf. 

Blend with an immersion blender. 

Add tomato sauce and ½ the cooked bacon.

Season with salt & pepper to taste. 

Ladle into bowls, garnish with bacon and parsley, serve immediately.