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What, more soup? This time it's BEAN & BACON

2/15/2010

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          I often use the "Quick-Soak" method with dried beans which eliminates the overnight soaking.  To "Quick-Soak" place the dried beans in a large pot and cover with water several inches above the beans.  Bring to the boil and boil for 2 minutes; cover the pot and turn off the heat.  Allow beans to soak for one hour.  Drain and proceed as you would after soaking the beans overnight.

                      =  Bean & Bacon Soup  =

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 6 cups cold water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 slices bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced, fresh parsley
• Grated Parmesan
1.  Sort and wash beans.  Place the beans in a large Dutch oven; cover with water 2-inches above the beans and let soak overnight.
2.  Drain beans; cover with the 6 cups of cold water.  Add salt, pepper, garlic and bay leaf.
3.  Cook the bacon until crisp; set aside reserving drippings.  Add onion and green pepper to the drippings and sauté until tender.  Add the onion, green pepper and the carrots to the beans.  Bring to a boil; cover and simmer one hour.
4.  Add tomato sauce and parsley to the soup; cover and simmer an additional 30 minutes or until tender, adding the reserved bacon during the last 5 minutes.  Ladle soup into serving bowls and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan.
                                                       Yield, about 3 quarts



4 Comments
Jamie Cooks It Up! link
2/15/2010 08:56:23 pm

I am going to make this recipe in the next couple of days. I'm always looking for ways to use dried beans. This looks great! Thanks for the recipe!
~Jamie

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Lydia link
2/16/2010 11:16:20 pm

Hi! I just printed off this recipe to make tonight. Great pictures. Thanks! (found you on foodgawker)

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Megan link
2/19/2010 10:28:33 am

Wow, this looks absolutely delicious! One of my favorite things about winter is cooking up lots of soups and stews on the warm stove...I'll definitely be adding this to my list of recipes to try!

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Kel Beaudoin link
2/20/2010 08:30:35 am

I am starving. This soup is cooking on the stove as I type!

I can't wait for dinner!

Thanks for sharing!

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