Description
A rich and velvety butter bean soup infused with the smoky flavor of rendered bacon. Hearty, protein-packed, and naturally thickened for a comforting winter meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15oz) butter beans, drained
- 4 slices thick-cut smoked bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add diced bacon. Fry until crisp and golden, about 7 minutes.
- Add diced onion and carrots to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme, cooking for only 1 minute to avoid burning the garlic.
- Add the drained butter beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use a potato masher to crush about 25% of the beans directly in the pot to thicken the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European