Bacon and Bean Soup
3 sl Back bacon 3 Stalks celery, chopped 2 md Carrots, chopped 1 md Onion, chopped 1 c Chopped turnip 3 c Beef broth 1 Bay leaf 1/2 ts Thyme 1 cn (19oz) kidney OR pinto -beans, dra...
Ingredients
- 3sl back bacon
- 3stalks celery, chopped
- 2md carrots, chopped
- 1md onion, chopped
- 1c chopped turnip
- 3c beef broth
- 1bay leaf
- 1/2ts thyme
Directions
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3 sl Back bacon 3 Stalks celery, chopped 2 md Carrots, chopped 1 md Onion, chopped 1 c Chopped turnip 3 c Beef broth 1 Bay leaf 1/2 ts Thyme
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When the vegetables are finely chopped it takes only a short simmering time to develop and blend the flavors of the bacon and assorted winte
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The beans add character and a heartiness that is satisfying
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And an added plus - the soup is better a day or two after it is made
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Store it in a covered container in the refrigerator
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Cut bacon into thin slivers
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In a 12 cup saucepan, combine bacon,celery, carrots, onion, turnip, beef broth, bay leaf and thyme
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Bring to a boil