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Heartwarming 4-Hour Bean Soup with Slow-Cooked Broth

Bean Soup with Slow-Cooked Broth
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A hearty bean soup with a rich slow-cooked broth, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried beans (any variety)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse the beans and soak overnight in water. Drain before using.
  2. In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened.
  4. Add soaked beans, vegetable broth, water, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaf. Blend half the soup for a thicker texture if desired.
  7. Stir in cooked turkey bacon before serving.

Notes

  • You can use any type of beans for this recipe.
  • Soaking beans overnight reduces cooking time.
  • For a smoother texture, blend more of the soup.

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