Bean with Bacon

Bean with Bacon

A great winter soup.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Directions

Step 1
Boil the beans in 9 cups of the water and then let sit for one hour. Drain and set aside.

Step 2
Cook the bacon to your desired texture (it can be soft or crisp, whatever you prefer) and drain except for 1/4 cup grease. Coarsely chop the bacon.

Step 3
Add the onions and celery to the reserved grease and bacon and saute until soft, do not drain. Add the chicken base or cubes, 4 cups water, beans, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cloves, and simmer for 2 hours.

Step 4
Stir in the tomatoes with their juice. Serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

631
Calories
35g
Fat
52g
Carbs
27g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 631
% Daily Value *
Total Fat35g 45%
Saturated Fat12g 58%
Cholesterol52mg 17%
Sodium987mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate52g 19%
Dietary Fiber20g 70%
Total Sugars7g
Protein27g
Vitamin C15mg 73%
Calcium145mg 11%
Iron5mg 28%
Potassium1138mg 24%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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