Description
Smoky Bacon and Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights. This hearty soup combines crispy bacon with tender beans and a medley of spices in a rich, smoky broth that warms you from the inside out. With each comforting spoonful, you’ll be transported back to joyful family gatherings, making this dish a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the rendered fat, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in drained beans, smoked paprika, and bay leaves.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg