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Chicken, Bacon, and White Bean Soup, Portuguese Style (Emeril Lagasse)
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 150 Minutes
Ready In: 180 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
8 ounces chopped bacon
2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 quart chicken stock
1 pound white beans, soaked overnight
1 bouquet garni
12 ounces small diced cooked chicken
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and black pepper
pecorino romano
small crusty bread loaf
Directions:
1. In a stock pot, render the bacon until crispy, remove the bacon. Saute the onions, celery, shallots, and garlic in the bacon fat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the stock, beans and bouquet. Bring up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Allow to cook for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender. Add the diced chicken meat. Season with cayenne, salt and black pepper. Garnish with Pecorino and serve with crusty bread.
By RecipeOfHealth.com