Ingredients

• 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped (omit for vegetarian version)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 6 small cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ¼ cups dry cannellini or pinto beans
• 28 ounces whole peeled plum, or crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces (1 small can) tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken or turkey broth (use vegetable for vegetarian)

Instructions

1. Heat the Instant Pot using the sauté button.
2. Once hot, add the bacon and cook until fat is rendered and bacon starts to brown.
3. Add the onions and garlic and continue cooking until softened.
4. Turn the Instant Pot off, add the bay leaf, salt, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
5. Secure the lid of the Instant Pot making sure dial on top is set to sealing.
6. Press the manual button and set for 40 minutes. Let Instant Pot natural release to depressurize.
7. Open the lid, stir the mixture to break down the tomatoes, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Hints & Tips

• This goes great when topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh oregano.