Bean and Bacon Soup

Name: Bean and Bacon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 oz smoked bacon ((about 9 - 10 slices), diced in small pieces); 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions ((1 medium)); 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots ((about 3 large)); 1 1/2 cups chopped celery ((about 3 stalks)); 3 cloves garlic, (minced (1 Tbsp)); 5 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/2 tsp sugar; 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme ((optional)); 3 (15 oz) cans navy beans, (drained and rinsed); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 cups (5 oz) shredded mozzarella or string cheese; Chopped fresh parsley, (for serving (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Warm and hearty Bean and Bacon Soup to brighten up those chilly days! It's made with simple ingredients and it's way better than canned! Plus it doesn't have any mysterious ingredients, you can name everything here.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:28:50 GMT