Bean Soup with Potatoes and Bacon

A delicious spoonful dish that we enjoy with a piece or two of good bread. For moments when you crave something different, serve it with garlic bread or Italian focaccia with rosemary.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 45 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 115 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 2 pod Garlic, fresh

  • 350 g Potatoes, white

  • 1 piece Spices, bay (leaves)

  • 500 ml Soup base, chicken, cube

  • 2 cans Tomato, pieces - can

  • 1 can Beans, grains, cooked

  • pieces Salt, table

Steps

  1. Cut the bacon into pieces. Peel the onion and garlic, then finely chop them. Peel the potatoes, wash them, and cut them into smaller pieces.

  2. In a larger pot, add the bacon and fry it, stirring occasionally, until it turns slightly brown and the fat melts. Pour off the excess fat, leaving only about a tablespoon in the pot. Add the onion and fry it with the bacon until it softens. Add the garlic and fry for about 1 minute, then add the potatoes and bay leaf to the pot. Fry everything together for a few more minutes while stirring, then add the broth and tomato. Use a spatula to scrape the bottom well to release all the caramelized bits that formed during frying. When the liquid boils, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook the soup until the potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes).

  3. Meanwhile, drain the beans in a colander, rinse them well under running water, and drain. Add half of them to the pot and save the other half for later. Remove the pot from the heat, take out the bay leaf, and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return the pot to the heat, add the reserved beans, and cook the soup for a few more minutes. When ready, serve it in deep bowls and accompany it with garlic bread or focaccia.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 84.71 kcal
  • Fat: 3.3 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.03 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.41 g
    • Sugars: 0.45 g
  • Protein: 2.46 g
  • Fiber: 1.62 g

Advice

You can add a pinch or two of chili to the soup, and it also pairs well with thyme, parsley, and marjoram.