Campbell's Bean and Bacon Soup |
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Prep Time: 720 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 900 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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You might have guessed this is a copycat recipe and it rocks if you like Bean and Bacon Soup. Serve with cornbread and honey or sleeves of saltine crackers. Prep time includes bean soaking time. Ingredients:
2 cups navy beans |
water |
6 slices uncooked bacon, diced |
3 small carrots, minced |
3 stalks celery, minced |
1 onion, minced |
1/2 teaspoon thyme |
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste |
1 dash dried red pepper flakes |
6 -8 cups water (substituting 1 or 2 cups of ham stock for equal amount of water gives this soup extra depth) |
1 teaspoon wine vinegar |
3 drops liquid smoke |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Soak beans overnight and discard water.
2. Place all ingredients EXCEPT wine vinegar, liquid smoke, salt and pepper in a large kettle.
3. Simmer until beans are tender, around 3 hours.
4. Puree 2 cups of soup and return to pot.
5. Add wine vinegar and liquid smoke.
6. Mix well.
7. Taste; add salt and pepper to taste.
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