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Hearty Italian-Style Bean Soup without Pasta in 6 Steps

Italian-Style Bean Soup without Pasta
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A hearty Italian-style bean soup made without pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
  4. Add soaked beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot, topped with crispy turkey bacon.

Notes

  • Soak beans overnight for best results.
  • Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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