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Bean with bacon soup
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 117 kcal —
- Protein 6.5 g 13%
- Carbohydrate 13 g 5%
- Fat 2.1 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.6 g 3%
- Fibre 4.6 g 16%
- Sodium 672 mg 29%
- Cholesterol 3 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVMinerals
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 117 | 6.5 g | 13 g | 2.1 g |
| 1 × serving 1/2 cup | 128 g | 150 | 8.3 g | 17 g | 2.7 g |
| 2 × serving 1/2 cup | 256 g | 300 | 17 g | 34 g | 5.4 g |
| ½ × serving 1/2 cup | 64 g | 75 | 4.2 g | 8.6 g | 1.3 g |
| 3 × serving 1/2 cup | 384 g | 449 | 25 g | 52 g | 8.1 g |
| 4 × serving 1/2 cup | 512 g | 599 | 33 g | 69 g | 11 g |
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Questions about Bean with bacon soup
How do you make bean with bacon soup from scratch?
Soften chopped onion and celery, then fry diced bacon until it starts to brown. Add drained cooked beans and stock; simmer for about 20 minutes, then mash or blend a ladleful of beans and stir them back in to thicken the soup.
How can you make bean with bacon soup thicker?
Mash some of the beans against the side of the pan or blend a few ladlefuls and return them to the soup. Simmer uncovered for a few minutes; avoid adding flour, which can make the broth pasty.
How long does bean with bacon soup keep in the fridge, and can you freeze it?
Cool it promptly, refrigerate in a covered container and use within 3–4 days. Freeze in meal-sized portions for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge, then reheat until steaming hot, stirring so the beans warm through evenly.
What goes well with bean with bacon soup?
Serve it with crusty bread or toast for dipping, and add a little chopped parsley or a splash of vinegar to brighten the smoky broth. A green salad makes a fresh contrast.
Can you use tinned beans to make bean with bacon soup?
Yes. Drain and rinse the beans, then add them near the end and simmer for about 15–20 minutes so they take on the bacon and stock flavours without breaking down completely.
How much energy is in a serving of bean with bacon soup?
A typical serving is about 128 g, or a small bowl, and provides 150 kcal.
How does bean with bacon soup compare with bean with ham soup?
Bean with bacon soup has more energy per 100 g: 117 kcal, compared with 95 kcal in bean with ham soup. The ham soup also has less sodium, at 400 mg per 100 g versus 672 mg in bean with bacon soup.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171586 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
