BEAN AND BACON SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS

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Crispy cheddar-cheese toasts are perfect for dunking in a hearty bowl of bean, bacon, and vegetable soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound (about 10 slices) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, finely diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch of ground pepper
4 slices sandwich bread
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, cook the bacon pieces, stirring frequently, until brown and just crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
  • Pour all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan. Return the pan to the heat; add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the stock and 2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the beans, sage, salt and pepper, and half of the reserved bacon. Simmer for a few more minutes while preparing the cheese toasts.
  • Meanwhile, heat the broiler; place bread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle bread with cheese; broil until cheese is melted and bread is just golden, about 2 minutes. Cut into triangles.
  • Garnish soup with remaining bacon, and serve with cheese toasts on the side.

Sheikh Din
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This is the best bean and bacon soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the way the beans, bacon, and cheese all come together. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Idirs Axmed
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This soup is delicious! The beans and bacon are so flavorful and the cheese adds a nice richness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Autumn Mertens
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I especially love the cheese toasts. They're the perfect addition to the soup.


Lena Brankovic
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and filling. I love the way the beans and bacon melt in my mouth. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Ahmed Sulee
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I'm not a big fan of bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the way the beans, bacon, and cheese all come together. It's definitely a new favorite of mine.


Akankwasa Peninah
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This soup is easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of beans, bacon, and cheese. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


md shadin
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I made this soup for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best bean and bacon soup they had ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Jordynn Spina
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This soup is amazing! It's so rich and flavorful. I love the way the beans, bacon, and cheese all come together. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Asif Rathore
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out perfectly. It was so flavorful and hearty. My family loved it!


Amina Akter
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This soup is delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the bacon and the creaminess of the cheese. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Christy Lake
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the cheese toasts. They were the perfect addition to the soup.


Basit Bhat
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This soup is the best! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of beans, bacon, and cheese. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.