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Hearty Navy Bean Soup with Bay Leaf Broth in Just 1 Hour

Navy Bean Soup with Bay Leaf Broth
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A hearty and flavorful navy bean soup simmered in a fragrant bay leaf broth. This recipe is simple to make and packed with protein and fiber.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried navy beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Drain the soaked navy beans and rinse them under cold water.
  2. In a large pot, combine the beans, water, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
  4. In a separate pan, cook the turkey bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
  6. Add the sautéed vegetables, turkey bacon, salt, pepper, and thyme to the pot with the beans.
  7. Simmer for another 20 minutes to blend the flavors.
  8. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Notes

  • Soaking the beans overnight reduces cooking time.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans before serving.

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