MY NAVY BEAN SOUP

My Navy Bean Soup image

A delicious rich and colorful soup. Good for a cool autumn evening.

Provided by Patty Long

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas

Time 4h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
water to cover
7 cups chicken stock
½ cup margarine
4 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ pound bacon

Steps:

Clean and sort the beans. Place them in a large bowl with water to cover and soak for 3 hours.
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the beans and the chicken stock and allow to simmer.
Meanwhile, melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and onion and saute for 10 minutes, or until onion is caramelized. Add this mixture to the pot.
In the same skillet over medium high heat, saute the bacon for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is crisp. Drain the grease and add the bacon to the pot. Continue to simmer the soup over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the beans are tender and the soup has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 995.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g