* Exported from MasterCook *

Bean with Bacon Soup

Recipe By amsel in dis Dress
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : legumes soups/chowders


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound dried navy beans -- (2 cups)
1/4 pound bacon slices
1 medium onion -- finely diced
2 medium carrots -- finely diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 medium bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups water
few drops liquid smoke flavoring

Sort and wash beans, and soak overnight in 6 cups lukewarm water. Drain
thoroughly.

Cut bacon slices at 1/2-inch intervals. Fry bacon pieces until crisp.
Remove from pan and set aside. Saute onion in bacon grease until
translucent.

In a large saucepan or dutch oven, combine all ingredients except liquid
smoke. Heat to boiling, then lower heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours,
or until beans are tender. Add liquid smoke to taste.


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Per serving: 2282 Calories (kcal); 62g Total Fat; (24% calories from fat);
139g Protein; 301g Carbohydrate; 96mg Cholesterol; 3052mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 18 Grain(Starch); 11 Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 8
Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

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