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White Bean Soup with Bacon

white bean and bacon soup in a bowl with a spoon
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  20 min

Ingredients

  • ½ pound thick cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 (14 oz) cans white beans, cannellini or Great Northern, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Parmesan rind, (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Method

  1. Cook the bacon in a medium-sized pot set over medium heat until it begins to crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon as set aside. Remove bacon fat from the pot and reserve for a rainy day (or for our Mexican-style pinto beans!).
  2. Add chicken stock, bacon, beans, garlic, salt, pepper and parmesan rind (if using) to the pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. If not using a parmesan rind, you may want to add a bit more salt to taste.
  3. Serve with crusty bread or a simple salad. Enjoy!