Bean And Bacon Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (19 ounce) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 5 slices bacon, diced
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
• 4 cups water

Recipe

• 1 fry bacon until crisp. remove from pan and reserve. leave about 1 tbsp bacon fat in skillet. add carrots, celery, garlic, and onion. saute until softened, about 10 minutes.
• 2 add salt, pepper, thyme, and tomato paste.
• 3 add beans, chicken broth, and water.
• 4 simmer, covered, until vegetables are done and soup is the consistency you like.
• 5 additional water can be added if it gets too thick. partially mash before serving.