Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup

This Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup recipe combines warming broth, rich, salty bacon, hearty navy beans, celery, carrot, and fresh herbs for an easy, delicious dinner everyone will love that's ready in under an hour!

5 from 27 votes

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Course: Lunch, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 406kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
1 small onion yellow or sweet
2 carrots medium
2 stalks celery
4 cloves garlic
1 pound navy beans dried, or other small dried beans like cannellini beans, great northern beans, or lima beans
2 quarts chicken broth or vegetable broth
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Optional

4 slices bacon or 2 cups cooked, diced ham
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch red pepper flake
parsley or basil, to garnish
parmesan cheese to garnish

Instructions

Chop the carrot, celery, and onion. Finely chop the garlic. Slice the bacon.
Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function. Let heat for a minute or two. Add the olive oil and the bacon or ham (if using).
Cook for about 2 to 5 minutes, until most of the fat has rendered.
Add the carrots, onion, and celery. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onion is softened.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Add the beans, broth, and dry seasonings - rosemary and thyme, salt, pepper, chili flake (if using).
Secure the lid. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 35 minutes.
Once the soup has finished cooking, manually release the pressure. Carefully remove the lid, stir in the red wine vinegar, and serve with fresh herbs like parsley or basil and a sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan.

Notes

Storage

Fridge You can store this navy bean soup for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat on the stove by bringing up to a boil and down to a simmer, or reheat in the microwave for a few minutes.
Freezer Once the soup is cooled completely, store it in an airtight, freezer-safe container such as a gallon freezer bag for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and then reheat on the stovetop. Bring up to a boil and down to a simmer before serving.

Nutrition

The estimated calories for this dish include 4 strips of bacon.

Tips

Rendering your bacon or ham will add a lot of flavor to the soup. Just add a bit of olive oil so they doesn’t stick to the pot.
Taste your food! Once the soup is finished, taste for seasoning. Does it need a bit more salt? Being sure to taste before serving will improve your final dish.

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