Navy Bean and Bacon Chowder

navy bean chowder

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dried navy beans
  • 2 c cold water
  • 46 oz chicken broth
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh sage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 rib celery, sliced
  • 2 medium carrot, sliced
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 c milk

Instructions

  • Soak beans in 2 cups cold water for 8 hours or overnight.
  • After soaking, drain beans and place in slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients except the milk to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 7-9 hours, or until beans are crisp-tender.
  • Place 2 cups bean mixture into blender and process until smooth. Return to slow cooker. Add the milk, cover heat on HIGH 10 minutes. Remove the sage bunch.