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Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Bacon Chowder

Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Bacon Chowder

Name: Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Bacon Chowder
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dried great Northern beans, rinsed; 2 cups water; 6 slices bacon; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 potato - peeled and cubed; 1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup milk

Rating: 3.84 stars

37 Ratings
33 Reviews
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This very savory chowder derives it's flavors from a variety of vegetables, Northern white beans, bacon and seasonings all pureed together in a chicken broth base. Best served with herb toast. I use reduced sodium chicken broth.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

10 hrs

total:

10 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Place beans in a large bowl with the water, cover, and soak overnight.

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Step 2

In a large skillet over medium to medium high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon fat and crumble the bacon; set aside.
Step 3

In a slow cooker, combine the carrot, celery, onion, potato, Italian- style seasoning, ground black pepper, reserved beans and crumbled bacon. Pour the broth over all.
Step 4

Cover and cook on low setting for 7 1/2 to 9 hours, or until beans are crisp to tender.
Step 5

Transfer 2 cups at a time to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return all to slow cooker, add the milk, cover and heat on high for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

330.5 calories; protein 17.2g 34% DV; carbohydrates 34.2g 11% DV; fat 14.3g 22% DV; cholesterol 25.7mg 9% DV; sodium 365mg 15% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (33)

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SUE ANN

02/03/2004

Instead of putting in food processor I used my hand blender right in the crock pot. Worked great! Read More

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(38)

Most helpful critical review

GMORKEN

12/08/2003

When I cooked this it turned out like refried beans. I would suggest using more water and not pureeing all of the mix only some of it. Read More

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(27)

37 Ratings

5 star values: 16
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 4

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SUE ANN

02/03/2004

Instead of putting in food processor I used my hand blender right in the crock pot. Worked great! Read More

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(38)

Carrie

07/05/2007

This turned out really good tonight. I left out the italian seasoning, carrots, and celery. We added lots of garlic and it really added a nice flavor to it. I also didn't puree this at all. I cooked everything in the crockpot and added the milk during the last 30 minutes. Read More

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(37)

GMORKEN

12/08/2003

When I cooked this it turned out like refried beans. I would suggest using more water and not pureeing all of the mix only some of it. Read More

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(27)

Vanessa

05/29/2006

This was a really nice tasting filling chowder that's great as a meal on its own with some crusty bread -- perfect for those cold days! I made mine with low-fat turkey bacon and non-fat chicken broth to make it a little more health-friendly. Read More

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(16)

LEANNA

01/07/2008

I grew up eating lots of northern white bean on cornbread...so this is old-school comfort food for me. I didn't make cornbread to go with it however but did as another reviewer suggested and made garlic cheese toast to eat with it....yum. I do believe that it needs more flavor than what the bacon can give so I stirred in 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease and I added abut 1/2 a cup of diced up leftover Christmas ham. I also followed the advice of others and didn't bother with any pureeing. Will make again! Read More

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(16)

tina

12/08/2003

My family did NOT like this recipe. It took way longer to cook then expected. I will not try this recipe again.... Read More

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(15)

DEBIVEE

06/13/2007

Excellent recipe! Made it exactly as the recipe reads and my family just loved it. Did add some Frank's Hot Sauce at the table for some kick. Read More

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155GILLIS

12/26/2005

Never again will I buy canned bean soup. This is a great recipe for cold weather days. I served this with a Texas cheese toast. Read More

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(11)

brownsgirl82

02/14/2011

great soup. i did cook the beans a little before adding them to the slow cooker cause the first time i made it i couldn't get the beans to cook. also i put in a couple dried chipotle peppers when soaking the beans and threw them right into the mix. added an awesome smokey/spicey flavor. have tried it with different smoked meats all turned out great. don't puree all of the soup but do about half. saves the "refried beans" texture but is also not watery Read More

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Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Northern White Bean Bacon Chowder

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 330.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 34 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 36 %

sugars:

fat: 22 %

saturated fat: 26 %

cholesterol: 9 %

vitamin a iu: 37 %

niacin equivalents: 39 %

vitamin b6: 22 %

vitamin c: 18 %

folate: 31 %

calcium: 14 %

iron: 16 %

magnesium: 26 %

potassium: 21 %

sodium: 15 %

thiamin: 34 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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SUE ANN

02/03/2004

Instead of putting in food processor I used my hand blender right in the crock pot. Worked great!

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(38)

Carrie

07/05/2007

Helpful

(37)

GMORKEN

12/08/2003

When I cooked this it turned out like refried beans. I would suggest using more water and not pureeing all of the mix only some of it.

Helpful

(27)

Vanessa

05/29/2006

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(16)

LEANNA

01/07/2008

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(16)

tina

12/08/2003

My family did NOT like this recipe. It took way longer to cook then expected. I will not try this recipe again....

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(15)

DEBIVEE

06/13/2007

Excellent recipe! Made it exactly as the recipe reads and my family just loved it. Did add some Frank's Hot Sauce at the table for some kick.

Helpful

(11)

155GILLIS

12/26/2005

Never again will I buy canned bean soup. This is a great recipe for cold weather days. I served this with a Texas cheese toast.

Helpful

(11)

brownsgirl82

02/14/2011

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