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White Bean Soup

White Bean Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Delight

This creamy White Bean Soup is a delicious blend of flavors and perfect comfort food featuring turkey bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

  • 4.5-quart soup pot

Ingredients
  

Bacon and Vegetables

  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter not needed if bacon drippings are used
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • ¾ cup carrots diced
  • 1 rib celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans cannellini beans 15.5 oz. each, drained
  • 1 ½ cups kale can substitute spinach
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Cook the bacon in a 4.5-quart soup pot slowly over low heat. Chop once cooled and reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  • Add the white wine (or broth) to the pot over medium heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the reserved drippings along with the onions, carrots, and celery. Soften for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  • Add the beans and then add the chicken broth in splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle bubble.
  • Bubble gently for 30-40 minutes to allow flavors to concentrate, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the kale and let it soften for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese or add it to serving bowls.
  • Garnish with bacon and serve!

Notes

Butter can be used instead of drippings if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg
Keyword Bacon, comfort food, easy, Healthy, soup, White Bean Soup
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