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Hearty Bean Soup with Olive Oil and Sea Salt Recipe

Bean Soup with Olive Oil and Sea Salt
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Hearty bean soup with olive oil and sea salt, a simple and nutritious dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried beans (your choice)
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 strips turkey bacon, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the beans and soak them overnight in water.
  2. Drain the beans and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  4. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and turkey bacon (if using). Sauté for 5 minutes.
  5. Add soaked beans, bay leaf, vegetable broth, and water.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours or until beans are tender.
  7. Remove the bay leaf and stir in sea salt and black pepper.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Soaking beans reduces cooking time.
  • For a creamier texture, mash some beans before serving.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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