Soul-Warming Old-School Bean Soup from Scratch
A comforting bean soup made from scratch, featuring wholesome ingredients that warm the soul.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (can be made gluten-free)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried white beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Soak the beans: Begin by rinsing the dried white beans, picking out any debris or imperfect beans. Place them in a bowl and cover with water, letting them soak overnight.
- Combine ingredients in a pot: After soaking, drain the beans and transfer them into a large pot. Pour in 8 cups of fresh water. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, chopped turkey bacon, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, and dried thyme.
- Simmer to perfection: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Notes
Pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Can be refrigerated for up to five days or frozen for three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg