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7 Secrets to Irresistible Hearty Bean Soup with Homemade Feel

Hearty Bean Soup with Homemade Feel

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A comforting and hearty bean soup with a homemade feel, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried beans (your choice)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans overnight in water. Drain and rinse before using.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
  3. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables soften.
  4. Add beans, vegetable broth, water, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

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

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