White Bean-and-Collard Soup

White Bean-and-Collard Soup
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give White Bean-and-Collard Soup a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 956 calories, 62g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 55% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of hickory-smoked bacon, thyme, tomato paste, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in Dutch oven. Crumble bacon.
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Saut ham and onion in hot drippings 10 minutes or until tender.
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Add beans, next 6 ingredients, and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Stir in collards; cook 10 minutes or until tender.
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Serve with crumbled bacon and hot sauce.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 45 m.
Servings4
Health Score72
Dish TypesSoup
OccasionsFallWinter
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