Bean& Bacon Soup

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BEAN & BACON SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans Soup

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Pinto beans (dried)
1 t Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
4 Bacon slices, cut in squares
4 Carrots, chopped
4 Celery stalks, chopped
1/2 ts Thyme (dried)
1 Garlic clove, minced
4 oz Can of tomato paste
2 tb Olive oil
1 Onion, chopped
1 tb Wine vinegar

The approximate cooking time is 3 hours.

Cover the washed beans with 6-8 cups of water and
bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and boil gently
for 1 hour and then simmer while still covered. Stir
about every 15 minutes for the ENTIRE time the beans
are cooking.

After the beans have been cooking for about 1 hour and
45 minutes chop the onion and celery and carrots.
Slice the four slices of bacon into 1" squares. Saute
the onion, celery and bacon squares in the olive oil
for about 10 minutes. Add to the beans along with the
thyme, chopped carrots and tomato paste. Simmer
uncovered for another hour until the beans are tender
and slightly mash the beans. Add the salt, pepper and
wine vinegar before serving.
Submitted By JSCHLANK@PACIFICNET.NET On THU, 21 DEC
1995 200833 -0500



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