{"id":"6c52c8d9-1558-4aa7-ba39-e08f14b55d8d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6c52c8d9-1558-4aa7-ba39-e08f14b55d8d","source_url":"https://www.plainchicken.com/bean-and-bacon-soup/","title":"Bean and Bacon Soup","description":"Homemade Bean and Bacon Soup Recipe  - a homemade version of a childhood favorite soup! Super simple to make with pantry staples! Packed with hearty beans, savory bacon, and aromatic spices, this soup is a delicious and satisfying meal for any occasion. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete and cozy dinner that's sure to please the whole family.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://www.plainchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bean-and-bacon-soup-2.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 (15.8-oz) cans Great Northern Beans, (drained and rinsed)","item":"(15.8-oz) cans Great Northern Beans,","quantity":4,"preparation":"drained and rinsed"},{"text":"4 cups unsalted chicken broth","item":"unsalted chicken broth","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 -lb bacon","item":"-lb bacon","quantity":1},{"text":"1 cup chopped carrots","item":"chopped carrots","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup chopped celery","item":"chopped celery","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes","item":"dried minced onion flakes","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2  bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"1 tsp garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp onion powder","item":"onion powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp dried thyme","item":"dried thyme","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"salt and pepper (to taste)","item":"salt and pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"3 tbsp tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 cups water","item":"water","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cook bacon until crisp in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon from the pot and drain on a paper towel. Reserve one to two tablespoons of bacon grease."},{"number":2,"text":"Add chopped celery and carrots to the pot and cook until they are tender. Add chicken stock, 3 cans of beans, onion flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, bay leaves, tomato paste, and water to the pot. Stir well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste."},{"number":3,"text":"Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf."},{"number":4,"text":"Remove half of the soup from the pot. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup remaining in the Dutch oven."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the other half of the soup back to the pot. Stir in cooked bacon and one can of white beans. Cook until warm. Garnish with parsley and crumbled bacon."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.18748+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.18748+00:00"}