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Bean with Bacon Soup Recipe
Make a deliciously warm bean with bacon soup in the winter to fill up your family!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 371 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cups butternut squash OR carrots diced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 pound navy beans soaked overnight
Instructions
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To start making the soup, fry the diced onion in a bit of oil until they are transparent.
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Add the onions, chicken broth, butternut squash, tomato paste, and garlic into your slow cooker.
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Fry your bacon on the stovetop until it's nice and crispy. Stick it in the fridge for a few moments to cool before dicing. After you've finished cutting the bacon, add it to your slow cooker.
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Rinse the beans well and add them in last. Give everything a big stir until the ingredients are combined and set your slow cooker on low.
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Cook for about 6 to 8 hours until the beans are soft and cooked through.
Recipe Notes
This recipe makes enough to serve 6 and possibly have leftovers since it's a very hearty soup. We are able to enjoy this as a meal for all 4 of us and then have leftovers for lunches the next 2 days after making it. I love soup leftovers!
Nutrition Facts
Bean with Bacon Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.05g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 733mg32%
Potassium 993mg28%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 7579IU152%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.