Bean & Bacon Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup celery, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup carrot, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can small beans, with liquid
• 1 large potato, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
• 2 cups chicken stock
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large heavy saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• 2 pour off all except about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
• 3 add onions, carrots, and celery to pan and sauté, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent.
• 4 add garlic and sauté a few more minutes.
• 5 add potatoes, beans, chicken stock, and reserved bacon.
• 6 season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• 7 bring to a boil; let boil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 8 reduce heat to medium low. cover and let simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.