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El's Bean With Bacon Soup

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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
liquid smoke flavoring to taste
So

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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-Alan