Navy Beans and Bacon Chowder

GinaXOXO's Note:

Slow cooker and WW Core soup

• Total Time: 7 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 ½ cups dried navy beans
• 2 cups cold water
• 5 slices cooked bacon , crumbled
• 2 medium carrots , sliced
• 1 celery rib , sliced
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian spices
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper
• 1 (46 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
• 1 cup milk

Directions:

1. Soak beans in 2 cups of cold water for 8 hours or overnight.
2. After beans have soaked, drain, and place in slow cooker.
3. Add all remaining ingredients, except milk, to slow cooker.
4. Cover. Cook on low 7-9 hours or until beans are crisp-tender.
5. Place 2 cups cooked bean mixture into blender. Process until smooth. Return to slow cooker.
6. Add milk. Cover and heat on high 10 minutes.
7. Enjoy!

Reviews

[NancyB]

Very good and easy to make! I omitted the milk and it was great. Served over brown rice.

[Chef #811567]

I came across this recipe as I did a search for "Navy Beans". I've had a package in my pantry for quite some time and decided it was finally time to use them. I'm so happy I found this recipe. It was easy to make and tasted great. I served it with some nice crusty bread. Even the kids enjoyed it. Must be the bacon :)