Marie’S Baked Bean Soup

This comforting Marie's Baked Bean Soup transforms simple pantry staples into a rich, savory meal. By combining butter beans, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes with savory bacon and sweet pineapple, the flavors meld together beautifully over several hours. The addition of liquid smoke and vinegar adds depth and tang, balancing the natural sweetness of the beans and fruit. Perfect for chilly evenings, this vegetarian-friendly option (if bacon is omitted) offers a robust texture and satisfying warmth. It is an ideal dish for meal prep, as the flavors deepen and improve when stored overnight. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a complete, home-style comfort food experience that feels both rustic and refined.

Cooking Method: Baking, Slow Cooking, Smoking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 1912.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This comforting Marie's Baked Bean Soup transforms simple pantry staples into a rich, savory meal. By combining butter beans, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes with savory bacon and sweet pineapple, the flavors meld together beautifully over several hours. The addition of liquid smoke and vinegar adds depth and tang, balancing the natural sweetness of the beans and fruit. Perfect for chilly evenings, this vegetarian-friendly option (if bacon is omitted) offers a robust texture and satisfying warmth. It is an ideal dish for meal prep, as the flavors deepen and improve when stored overnight. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a complete, home-style comfort food experience that feels both rustic and refined.

Ingredients

16 ounce Cooked dry butter beans
1 can (18 oz) Baked beans
1 can (16 oz) Dark red kidney beans, drained
1 can (16 oz) Stewed, diced tomatoes
1 lb Bacon, cooked and chopped, with drippings
1 large Onion, chopped
2 tbsp Brown sugar
1.5 tsp Salt
1.5 tsp Peppered seasoning
1.5 tbsp Red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 can (16 oz) Chunk pineapple, drained
to taste Liquid smoke (optional)

Directions

1
Cook bacon until crispy, then drain, reserving the drippings. Chop the cooked bacon and set aside.
2
In a large slow cooker pot, combine the butter beans, baked beans, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes.
3
Add the chopped bacon along with the reserved bacon drippings to the pot.
4
Stir in the chopped onion, brown sugar, salt, peppered seasoning, vinegar, pineapple chunks, and liquid smoke if using.
5
Blend the mixture thoroughly until smooth and well-combined.
6
Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1912.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 216.0g333%
Saturated Fat 136.0g680%
Cholesterol 573.3mg192%
Sodium 1714.7mg72%
Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 2.4g5%

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

Note

For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and drippings. You can substitute the bacon fat with olive oil or vegetable broth to maintain moisture.

If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before blending, or blend only a portion of the mixture.

The soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. You may need additional salt or vinegar depending on the brand of canned beans and tomatoes used.

Liquid smoke is optional but adds a distinct smoky flavor that complements the bacon. If you are using real smoked bacon, you may reduce or omit the liquid smoke.

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