4 Cloves Garlic Bean Soup: Hearty Comfort in Every Bowl
A hearty bean soup with a rich garlic flavor, perfect for cold days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups white beans, soaked overnight
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 slices turkey bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Drain the soaked beans and add them to the pot.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add the bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Soak beans overnight for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg