Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines creamy Great Northern beans and savory bacon. Perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Great Northern beans (dried)
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the Great Northern beans under cold water. If using dried beans, soak them overnight.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon but leave the drippings in the pot.
- Sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery in the bacon drippings for about five minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Return the crispy bacon to the pot along with soaked beans, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about one hour or until beans are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Soaking the beans overnight helps them cook faster and become more tender. Adjust bacon quantity to taste.