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Creamy White Bean & Bacon Spinach Soup

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A comforting and creamy soup made with white beans, bacon, spinach, and potatoes, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, add potatoes and white beans, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in spinach and heavy cream; cook until spinach is wilted and soup is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with reserved bacon.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

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