{"id":1597,"date":"2025-01-03T16:06:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T21:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=1597"},"modified":"2025-11-03T16:29:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T21:29:48","slug":"the-works-bacon-chili-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/recipe\/the-works-bacon-chili-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Works\u201d Bacon Chili Soup"},"template":"","recipe_time":[19,18],"recipe_type":[91,50,92,35,114,105,126,90,67],"class_list":["post-1597","recipe","type-recipe","status-publish","hentry","recipe_time-1-2-hours","recipe_time-30-60-minutes","recipe_type-bacon","recipe_type-bacon-pieces","recipe_type-beef","recipe_type-entertaining","recipe_type-holiday","recipe_type-lunch-dinner","recipe_type-small-group","recipe_type-soups-stews-chili","recipe_type-stew"],"acf":{"pr_id":"blb-the-works-bacon-chili-soup","recipe_chef":{"name":"","link_type":"none","page":null,"url_internal_custom":"","url":"","file":null,"email_address":"","email_subject":"","email_body":"","phone_number":""},"recipe_featured_image":1599,"recipe_introduction":"","simple_introduction":"","recipe_description":"Warm up with a hearty bowl of \u201cThe Works\u201d Bacon Chili Soup, featuring HORMEL\u00ae BLACK LABEL\u00ae Chopped Bacon. This robust soup is packed with savory ground beef, tender beans, and a medley of spices, all simmered to perfection. The addition of chopped bacon adds a smoky depth and irresistible flavor, making each spoonful a delight. Topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and a sprinkle of green onions, this chili soup is a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for chilly days or casual gatherings. Enjoy the rich, bold flavors of this ultimate comfort food.","serving_information":{"serving_display":"6 servings","recipe_yield":""},"recipe_times":{"prep_time":20,"cook_time":40,"perform_time":""},"recipe_parts":[{"title":"","ingredients":[{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"","unit":"lb"},"description":"ground beef","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"(3.5-ounce) pouch HORMEL\u00ae BLACK LABEL\u00ae Chopped","product":[204,209]},{"amount":{"whole_number":"","fraction":"frac14","unit":"cup"},"description":"Bacon, reserved\u00a0 for garnish","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"medium red bell pepper, chopped","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"","unit":"cup"},"description":"chopped onions","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":2,"fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"cloves garlic, finely chopped","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"(28-ounce) can fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":2,"fraction":"","unit":"cup"},"description":"beef broth","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"(19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"(4-ounce) can chopped green chiles","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"","unit":"cup"},"description":"frozen sweet corn","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":2,"fraction":"","unit":"cup"},"description":"chili powder","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":"","fraction":"frac12","unit":"tsp"},"description":"salt","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":"","fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"Suggested Toppings; remaining HORMEL\u00ae BLACK LABEL\u00ae Chopped Bacon, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeno slices","product":""}],"directions":[{"content":"<ol>\r\n \t<li>In large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown beef. Drain. Stir in chopped bacon, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Stir in tomatoes, broth, beans, chilies, corn, chili powder and salt. Bring to simmer. Cover; cook\u00a0 30 to 40 minutes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Serve with reserved bacon and Suggested Toppings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>"}]}],"nutrition_info":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe\/1597","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/recipe"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe\/1597\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1796,"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe\/1597\/revisions\/1796"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"recipe_time","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe_time?post=1597"},{"taxonomy":"recipe_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe_type?post=1597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}