TURKEY BACON, CANNELINI BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP

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After Hurricane Irene hit Massachusettes last fall, I was without power for 4 days. When the power was restored, I decided to make one of my favorite comfort dishes- Bacon, Bean and Vegetable Soup. This is a quick fix, no fuss recipe for whatever ails you. The beans are creamy, the broth is flavorful, the bacon is smokey and the...

Provided by Linda Dalton

Categories     Bean Soups

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 slice turkey bacon cooked and chopped, 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 c chopped onion
1 large carrot diced
2 small celery stalks diced
5 clove garlic minced
2 Tbsp canola oil plus any leftover bacon fat
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
3 dried bay leaves
2 can(s) 14.5 oz each low sodium, fat free chicken broth
2 can(s) 15.5 oz each cannelini beans rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp hot sauce
3 oz baby spinach chiffonade
GARNISH
shredded parmesan cheese
croutons

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bacon and set aside. In large pot, add oil and any remaining bacon fat and warm over medium/low heat. Add carrots, celery and onion and stir. Cook about five minutes. Add garlic, salt and lemon pepper. Cover pot and sweat vegetables another 5 minutes. Add cooked turkey bacon.
  • 2. Cook another minute or two and add bay leaves, broth and beans. Cook 20 minutes covered. Add spinach and hot sauce and cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and re-season if necessary.
  • 3. Garnish with cheese and (homemade) croutons.

Salman Fantar
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Kingofclv
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I'm not a fan of kale, so I used spinach instead.


Ayden Carroll
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nofisat Tiamiyu
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I'm going to try this soup with different types of beans next time.


Comfort Richard
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I served this soup with a side of crusty bread and a salad. It was a perfect meal.


Tavlynn Durueke
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Victor Cos
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I added a bay leaf and some dried thyme to the soup for extra flavor.


Kevin Cheruiyot
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.


Sorra Jackson
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I'm not a big fan of cannellini beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and they had a nice creamy texture.


Denis iulian Denis iulian
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover turkey bacon from breakfast to make it.


Hailey Guy
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Neo Kk
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the turkey bacon, cannellini beans, and vegetables blended together perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the kale, which gave the soup a nice pop of color and flavor.