Navy Bean Soup with Turkey Bacon: A Wholesome Comfort Dish
A hearty navy bean soup enhanced with savory turkey bacon for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup navy beans, dried
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp thyme, dried
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the navy beans overnight.
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add soaked beans, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, and crumbled bacon.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the beans and return to the pot.
- This soup is even better the next day as flavors develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Navy Bean Soup, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food