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White Bean Soup
Creamy white bean soup built on a foundation of crispy bacon and aromatic vegetables, finished with a silky blend that keeps the beans intact. It's comforting, deeply savory, and ready in under an hour.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●pot
- ●blender
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook the bacon. Heat a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and the fat has rendered, about 7–⏱️ 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate. Leave about 2 tablespoons bacon grease in the pan and discard the rest. (Or if you need more, just add in some oil.)
2
Sauté the veggies. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for ⏱️ 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onion is translucent. Stir in the garlic and rosemary and cook for ⏱️ 1 minute, stirring frequently.
medium carrots (diced)2garlic (minced or pressed)4 cloves
3
Simmer the soup. Add the stock, beans, bay leaf, and Parmesan rind. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for about ⏱️ 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
bay leaf1Parmesan rind (plus extra grated Parmesan for serving)1
4
Blend for creaminess. Remove and discard the bay leaf and Parmesan rind. Carefully transfer about 1 cup of the soup (including both beans and broth) to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return the blended mixture to the pot and stir to combine for a silky, lightly creamy texture. Repeat if you’d like a more pureed soup.
bay leaf1Parmesan rind (plus extra grated Parmesan for serving)1
5
Season and finish. Stir the bacon back in (saving a handful for garnish, if you like). Taste and season generously with salt and pepper. Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness, if desired.
6
Serve. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan, extra crispy bacon, and a twist of black pepper. Enjoy!
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