Hearty Bean Soup with Slow-Cooked Vegetables in 5 Simple Steps
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A hearty and nutritious bean soup packed with slow-cooked vegetables for a comforting meal.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 2 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped (optional)
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add turkey bacon if using and cook until crisp.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Soak beans overnight for best texture.
- For extra flavor, use homemade vegetable broth.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg