White Bean & Bacon Soup

Name: White Bean & Bacon Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup celery, cut in 1/4-inch cubes; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup carrot, cut in 1/4-inch cubes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can small white beans, with liquid; 1 large potato, cut in 1/4-inch cubes; 2 cups chicken stock; salt & freshly ground black pepper

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup celery, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup carrot, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (15 ounce) can small white beans, with liquid
1 large potato, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
2 cups chicken stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a large heavy saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2

Pour off all except about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
3

Add onions, carrots, and celery to pan and saute, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent.
4

Add garlic and saute a few more minutes.
5

Add potatoes, beans, chicken stock, and reserved bacon.
6

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
7

Bring to a boil; let boil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8

Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and let simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.