Bean & Bacon Soup

This slow cooker bean and bacon soup recipe is super hearty and flavorful! Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 pound dried navy beans, rinsed and sorted
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp

Remove and drain on paper towels

In the same skillet, saut onion and garlic until softened

Transfer bacon, onion, and garlic to a slow cooker

Add chicken broth, water, beans, carrots, celery, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until beans are tender

Before serving, discard bay leaf and stir in fresh parsley

Adjust seasoning if necessary

Serve hot and enjoy!