Bacon and Bean Soup Recipe

Serves 8

Ingredients:

  • 3 slice back bacon
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped turnip
  • 3 cup beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 19-oz can kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed

    • Instructions:

    1. Cut bacon into thin slivers.
    2. In a 12-cup saucepan, combine bacon, celery, carrots, onion, turnip, beef broth, bay leaf and thyme.
    3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
    4. Add beans and continue to simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until hot, and flavors are blended.
    5. Remove the bay leaf and ladle into warm soup tureen or soup bowls.