Butter bean soup

Favorite fall soup, hearty and filling. Can be made vegan. You can also add smoked ham to add another depth of flavor to the soup.

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Step 1

Cook bacon in Dutch oven until just underdone. Remove bacon and save for later. Leaving bacon fat in the pot.

Step 2

Add carrot, celery, and onion to the bacon, fat and saute until soft.

Step 3

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. If using dried basil. Add at this time and cook for a few more seconds.

Step 4

Add flour 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir thoroughly after each addition.

Step 5

Slowly stir in the four cups of broth. Then add the remaining ingredients.

Step 6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 7

Add reserved bacon last 5 minutes of simmer.