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Creamy Navy Bean Soup with Simple Broth in Just 5 Steps

Navy Bean Soup with Simple Broth
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A simple and hearty navy bean soup with a light broth, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb dried navy beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the soaked navy beans.
  2. In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat 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, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cooked turkey bacon before serving.

Notes

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

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