A Quebec Holidays classic to enjoy all year round!

Homemade No-Soaking Bean And Bacon Soup

INGREDIENTS

1. 4 cups (2 lbs / 907 g) dry white beans (or your choice)
2. 3 x 8 cups (3 x 2 L) cold water for the 3 prior boiling
3. 250 g (1/2 lb) bacon, cut into small pieces and grilled to taste
4. 8 cups (2 L) chicken broth (homemade or store-bought) for final cooking
5. 1 onion, chopped
6. 1 carrot, finely diced
7. 1 stalk of celery, finely diced
8. 2 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
9. parsley to taste
10. salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. Sort the beans to remove those with imperfections. Wash them well in cold water and drain them.
2. Bring beans to a boil in 2 l of cold water in a large pot or large, heavy Presto®-style pot, uncovered. Drain. Repeat this step 3 times. Each boil takes about 10 minutes.
3. After the third time, rinse the beans in cold water and drain them.
4. In the same pot or pot, return the beans, add the chicken broth and the other ingredients, except salt and pepper. Mix well.
5. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat for 2 hours or until beans and vegetables are cooked to taste. Stir frequently.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve very hot.