Bacon and bean soup Recipe

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Bacon and bean soup

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Ingredients:

3	slice	Back bacon
3		Stalks celery, chopped
2	med	Carrots, chopped
1	med	Onion, chopped
1	cup	Chopped turnip
3	cup	Beef broth
1		Bay leaf
1/2	tsp	Thyme
1	can	(19oz) kidney OR pinto
		-beans, drained and rinsed

Procedures:

1	Prep time: 25 minutes.
2	when the vegetables are finely chopped it takes only a short simmering time to develop and blend the flavors of the bacon and assorted winter vegetables.
3	The beans add character and a heartiness that is satisfying.
4	And an added plus - the soup is better a day or two after it is made.
5	Store it in a covered container in the refrigerator.
6	cut bacon into thin slivers.
7	In a 12 cup saucepan, combine bacon,celery, carrots, onion, turnip, beef broth, bay leaf and thyme.
8	Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
9	Add beans and continue to simmer 5-10 minutes or until hot, and flavors are blended.
10	Remove the bay leaf and ladle into warm soup tureen or soup bowls.
11	Makes 8 servings.