Ingredients

  • 2 (16 ounce) cans navy beans
  • 2 slices bacon, left whole
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 (11 ounce) can chicken broth
  • morton's nature's seasoning or other all-purpose seasoning
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Method

  • In the bottom of your pot, saute celery, garlic, carrot, onion, and bacon until the bacon is cooked through and the vegetables are soft.
  • Add navy beans and chicken broth to the vegetables.
  • Simmer until heated through.
  • Add seasoning to taste.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes or so.
  • If soup gets too thick, add more chicken broth.
  • Discard bacon.
  • Remove half of soup and place in a blender or food processor. Pulse a few times and add mixture back to the pot.
  • Serve with fresh chopped green onions. Can substitue other fresh onions if desired.
  • Diced ham may be substituted for bacon and left in the soup.