Ingredients
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- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- In a pot, combine beans, cooked onion and garlic, broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, or leave slightly chunky.
- Serve hot topped with crispy bacon and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to add a dash of smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- For a vegan version, omit bacon and garnish with smoked tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
