Soul-Warming Old-School Bean Soup from Scratch in 3 Steps
A hearty and traditional bean soup made from scratch, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried white beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Rinse the beans and soak them overnight in water.
- Drain the beans and place them in a large pot with 8 cups of water.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, turkey bacon, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beans are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Soaking the beans overnight reduces cooking time.
- For extra flavor, add a ham bone or smoked turkey leg.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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