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This simple Slow Cooker Creamy White Bean Noodle Soup with Rosemary Bacon is a great dinner to enjoy on chilly nights. A mix of vegetables simmered with Italian seasonings, a splash of wine, kale, white beans, and noodles. Finish each bowl off with salty, savory rosemary bacon, freshly grated parmesan, and crusty bread. This soup is hearty, full of greens, and so delicious. Great for just about any night of the week.
It’s our first soup of the fall season! And it will not be the last. As you can tell from our most recent recipes, I’ve entered the “cozy” mindset. And it’s safe to say that “cozy” will be here to stay until at least the new year.
I gush about this time of year, but I do truly believe that the fall season offers up some of the yummiest foods. From warm soups and stews to cheesy pasta dinners, to slow-cooked meats, to roasted squash, and even hearty colorful salads. Fall has so much to offer!
It’s about this time every year that I slowly embrace steaming bowls of hot soup! Everyone’s favorite, right?
Just like many of you, I grew up with Panera. I loved their chicken noodle and broccoli cheddar. But my family didn’t go out to eat often, so if I wanted to enjoy soup at home, I had to make it!
And that’s when I discovered how delicious soup can be. My mom especially loves any bowl of steaming broth, her favorite is my homestyle chicken noodle soup.
Other favorites are Italian-based soup with fresh cheese tortellini, or my gnocchi soup with rosemary bacon. I decided to do a mash-up of all 3 different soups made into one with this recipe. And it turned out so flavorful and delicious. I love all the vegetables, herbs, and spices.
These are the simple steps
I love to start this off on the stovetop. It’s a little annoying, but I wanted to use bacon for an added layer of flavor. And since I was already using a skillet, I started the vegetables there too since it intensifies the flavors of the herbs and spices. If you have an all-in-one browning slow cooker then you can do this all in the slow cooker bowl. I’d recommend an all-in-one All-Clad Slow Cooker with a browning function.
Cook the bacon until crisp with the rosemary, then pull the bacon out and toss in the onion.
Cook the onions with a mix of my favorite Italian spices, dried herbs, fennel, and smoked paprika. The combination adds so much flavor, almost like Italian sausage, but minus any of the meat.
Once the onions have seared, add everything to the bowl of your slow cooker. Then add tomato paste, a good splash of dry white wine, and plenty of vegetable broth. Cover and cook low and slow.
I like to let my soup cook all day long. The house smells incredible as this simmers away in the slow cooker. But, I’ve also included directions for the Instant-Pot and stove-top variations, in case you’re in a crunch.
Once the soup has finished cooking, before serving, stir in the beans, cream or milk, kale, parmesan cheese, and then your favorite egg noodle or pasta of choice.
Cook another few minutes, until the noodles are soft. Alternatively, you can boil the noodles separately as well. This is a good route if you plan to have leftovers. The noodles will not soak up all of the broth!
Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread. For me, soup and crusty bread just go hand in hand. I can’t do soup without a side of bread!
I’m excited to make this throughout the fall and winter. It’s wholesome, so easy, and has big-time flavor too. A great chilly weather soup!
Looking for other fall soup recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Lighter Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar and Zucchini Soup
Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana
Lastly, if you make this Slow Cooker Creamy White Bean Noodle Soup with Rosemary Bacon, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Slow Cooker Creamy White Bean Noodle Soup with Rosemary Bacon
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 1209 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1-2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 4 carrots chopped
- 4 celery stalks chopped
- 2-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- chili flakes add to taste
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1-2 cans (14 ounces) white beans, drained
- 4-6 cups roughly chopped kale
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2-3 cups egg noodles
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- 1. Cook the bacon in a large dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, add the rosemary. Remove the bacon. If there's excess bacon grease, drain off all but 1 tablespoon. 2. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, basil, oregano, fennel, paprika, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from the heat and add to the bowl of your crockpot. Stir in the tomato paste, butternut squash, carrots, and celery.3. Add the wine, broth, and a pinch of chili flakes. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.4. During the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the cream, kale, beans, parmesan, and noodles. 4. Serve the soup topped with the reserved rosemary bacon, additional parmesan and fresh oregano, if desired.
Stove-Top
- 1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Add the rosemary, cook another minute then, remove the bacon. If there's excess bacon grease, drain off all but 1 tablespoon. 2. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes, until golden. Add the butternut squash, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, basil, oregano, fennel, chili flakes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste. 3. Pour in the wine and broth. Simmer over medium heat for 20-30 minutes, until the squash is tender.4. During the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the cream, kale, beans, parmesan, and noodles.5. Serve the soup topped with the reserved rosemary bacon, additional parmesan and fresh oregano, if desired.
Instant Pot
- 1. Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 5 minutes. Stir in the rosemary, cook another minute, then remove from the pot.2. Add the onion, butternut squash, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, basil, oregano, fennel, paprika, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste. Turn the Instant Pot off.3. To the instant pot, add the wine, broth, and chili flakes. Cover and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.4. Once done cooking, use the natural or quick-release function. Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Stir in the cream, kale, beans, parmesan, and noodles. Cook until the kale is wilted, about 10 minutes. Turn the Instant Pot off.5. Serve the soup topped with the reserved rosemary bacon, additional parmesan and fresh oregano, if desired.
Do you mean fresh noodles not dried – can you make this with dried pasta?
Hey Sarah,
Yes, the recipe is for dried noodles or fresh noodles:) Let me know if you have any other questions! I hope you love the recipe! xx
Hi, this soup looks delicious. Is there something I can use in place of the wine? I know most of the alcohol gets cooked off, but I would really like to avoid alcohol. Thank you!
Hey Catherine,
Totally, broth will be great to use for this recipe! Please let me know if you give this a try, I hope you love it! xT
So excited to make this in a few days! I usually cook with leftovers in mind… could you further explain the boiling the noodles separate thing? Would these also be stored separately in the fridge from the broth! Thanks so much 🙂
Hey Rachel,
I like to boil the noodles separately so they don’t soak up all of the soup broth and become soggy:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Wow Tieghan. This was a home run last night. Not only did I have all of the ingredients (except the egg noodles) but the whole family was raving about it. I cooked macaroni noodles separately and added to half so I could freeze the other half. Soup season is off to a great start!
Hey Heather,
Amazing!! Thanks so much for making this soup and sharing your review! So glad it was enjoyed! xT
I did not have squash so I used red sweet potatoes and also added 1 lb. Spicy ground sausage. This will be a make-again for us. Absolutely delicious!
Hey Denise,
Happy Friday!! I am delighted to hear that this recipe turned out tasty for you, thanks a bunch for giving it a try!
I am SO excited to make this, you had me at rosemary bacon! What stores carry egg noodles like these? Thank you! 🙂
Thanks so much Anne!! I made these noodles, but you would want to look for fresh egg noodles if you want something similar. Let me know how the recipe turns out! xx
Where do you find the thick egg noodles in your photos? Thx love all your recipes!
Hi Robin,
I made those noodles homemade, so sorry I do not currently have a recipe to share just yet! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
What do you recommend as a non-dairy substitute for the milk or cream? Coconut milk?
Hey there,
Yes, coconut milk would be great to use! I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
can this be made in an Instant Pot?
Hi Eva,
You bet, the instant pot instructions are listed above:) I hope you love the recipe! xx
Looks fabulous! Could you share the exact noodle you used! The link on the noodles look very different than what you used and I am a total copy cat so I want your noodles. LOL.
Hi Cari,
These are homemade egg noodles, so sorry I don’t have a recipe to share yet! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
If I want to freeze left overs should I boil the noodles separate?
Hey Leigh Anne,
Yes, that would work best for you so the noodle don’t become soggy. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Your timing is perfect! I have half of a large butternut squash left from making your Creamy Butternut Squash Butter Chicken (which was amazing by the way). I have a bag of dried navy beans that I’m going to soak and use those to make this soup. It sounds yummy!
Perfect! I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you Karen! Let me know if you give it a try! xT
Do you put the bacon in the crockpot or add at the end?
Hi Nicole,
I like to top each bowl with bacon at the end. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Do you serve with the bacon sprinkled on top or add it back into the soup sooner?
Hey there,
I like to just top each bowl with the bacon. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Good morning! Will def be making this, looks delish!
Would you mind sharing your egg noodle recipe, they look homemade!?
Thank you for all of your recipes and gorgeous pics, I have made so many and look forward to your posts everyday 🙂
Hey Shannon,
Thanks so much! I don’t yet have a recipe to share for the egg noodles. Let me know if you give the soup a try! xTieghan
Just watched the Instagram Video! But you did make homemade egg noodles. Dang it girl. I WANT THAT RECIPE. Of course I can google and find my own but your noodles look beyond yummy. I know, this is so F’ing selfish of me. You share so so much for free but if I said pretty please . . . I may have mentioned I am a soup savant and serve soup out of our home once a week for 8 weeks every fall to a ridiculous number of people I must have these noodles. I must make this soup. I must I must I must. PRETTY PLEASE. I will totally understand if you say no but I will be so sad. Do I sound like a toddler that wants the cookie, maybe. The toddler would not understand no though.
Hey Cari,
Lol you could use this recipe…it’s old!!
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/essentials/
Let me know if you give the soup a try! I hope you love it! xx