CREAMY FENNEL AND WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH BACON

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Creamy Fennel and White Bean Soup with Bacon image

Categories     Bean     Soup/Stew

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounce Bacon (cooked and finely chopped)
2 Onion (finely chopped)
5 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
2 Fennel Seeds (finely ground)
3 cans Cannellini Beans (15.5 oz. drained and rinsed)
1.5 quarts Chicken Broth
1 sprig Rosemary (4")
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 Olive Oil (drizzle)
1 Chives (snipped)
1 Lemon (wedges for garnish)
1 Fennel Bulb (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook 8 oz. bacon until crisp. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2T of fat, return pot to med-low heat and sauté onions, fennel, garlic and fennel seeds.
  • Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse beans. Reserve 1 1/2C of beans; add rest to pot.
  • Add 1 1/4qt low-sodium chicken broth, rosemary sprig and 1/2t salt and 1t pepper. Simmer 15 minutes. Discard the rosemary. Let soup cool 15 minutes.
  • Purée soup in batches and return to pot; add reserved beans. Heat for 10 minutes. S/P to taste and garnish with olive oil drizzle, chives and lemon wedges.

MS Shorna
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I really enjoyed this soup! The fennel and white beans were a great combination, and the soup had a really nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy soup.


faisal butt
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This soup was a little too spicy for me. I think it needed less chili pepper. Other than that, it was a good soup.


Moses Afamefuna
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I really enjoyed this soup! The fennel and white beans were a great combination, and the soup had a really nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy soup.


Hussain Jaan
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This soup was a little bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper. Other than that, it was a good soup.


Md Rihat
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the soup had a nice creamy texture. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ekin
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I really enjoyed this soup! The fennel and white beans were a great combination, and the soup had a really nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy soup.


Q khan Q khan
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This soup was a little too salty for me. I think it needed less salt. Other than that, it was a good soup.


Nartey Elijah
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This soup was really good! The fennel and white beans were a great combination, and the soup had a really nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy soup.


Aila Buqi
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This soup was a little too spicy for me. I think it needed less chili pepper. Other than that, it was a good soup.


Rosaura Benavides
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the soup had a nice creamy texture. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Julia Rios
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I really enjoyed this soup! The fennel and white beans were a great combination, and the soup had a really nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy soup.


feezah ibrahim
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This soup was a little bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper. Other than that, it was a good soup.


Hashem alrawabdeh
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I was hesitant to try this soup at first, but I'm so glad I did! The fennel and white beans were a perfect combination, and the soup had a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Neil Kale
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the fennel and white beans. The soup was also very filling and satisfying. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy soup.


Qazws Wsxed
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This fennel and white bean soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the soup had a nice creamy texture. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.