Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Bacon Chowder Recipe

Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Bacon Chowder is a hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for a cozy night in or a family meal. This recipe combines the richness of northern white beans with the smoky flavor of bacon to create a delicious and filling chowder that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

The slow cooker method makes this soup incredibly easy to prepare, as it requires minimal hands-on time and allows the flavors to meld together beautifully as it simmers. Thi...

1 ½ cups dried great Northern beans, rinsed
2 cups water
6 slices bacon
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 potato - peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk

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Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 hrs
Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Place beans in a large bowl with the water, cover, and soak overnight.

In a large skillet over medium to medium high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon fat and crumble the bacon; set aside.

In a slow cooker, combine the carrot, celery, onion, potato, Italian- style seasoning, ground black pepper, reserved beans and crumbled bacon. Pour the broth over all.

Cover and cook on low setting for 7 1/2 to 9 hours, or until beans are crisp to tender.

Transfer 2 cups at a time to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return all to slow cooker, add the milk, cover and heat on high for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition

331 cal.

Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 26mg
Sodium: 365mg
Total Carbohydrate: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Total Sugars: 4g
Protein: 17g
Vitamin C: 11mg
Calcium: 142mg
Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 762mg

How to Make Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Bacon Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Nutrition

331 cal.

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