Can I use dried beans instead of canned?

Yes, you can. Soak 1 cup of dried cannellini beans overnight, then cook them until tender before adding to the soup. This takes longer but gives you more control over texture.

What if I don't have white wine?

Replace it with extra chicken stock plus 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice for brightness.

Can I make this soup vegetarian?

Skip the bacon and cook the vegetables in olive oil. Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock. Add smoked paprika for a hint of smoky flavor.

Why is my soup not creamy enough?

You can blend 1-2 cups of the soup with an immersion blender, then stir it back in. This creates extra creaminess without adding more dairy.

How do I prevent the cream from curdling?

Add the cream at the end and keep the heat low. Never let the soup boil after adding cream.

Creamy Bacon White Bean Soup - Easy Recipe Books

Creamy Bacon White Bean Soup

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Author: Zara Blake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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6–8 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 medium shallots, finely diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken stock
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 dried bay leaf
1 piece (about 3 inches) parmesan rind, optional
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Cook Bacon: Place chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Cook 6-8 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and set aside. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon fat in pot.
Sauté Vegetables: Add shallots, carrots, and celery to pot. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables soften.
Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze: Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits from bottom. Simmer 2-3 minutes until wine reduces by half.
Simmer Soup: Add chicken stock, beans, rosemary, bay leaf, and parmesan rind. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer 20-25 minutes.
Finish: Remove rosemary, bay leaf, and parmesan rind. Stir in heavy cream and half the bacon. Heat through for 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve: Ladle into bowls. Top with remaining bacon, parsley, and grated parmesan. Serve with crusty bread.

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