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Creamy White Bean Soup with Bacon: A Delicious Delight

A creamy and delicious white bean soup with crispy bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 15-ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the white beans, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with the reserved bacon and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a bright flavor boost.

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