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Post by MarieAlice on Jun 1, 2003 8:42:18 GMT -6
CAMPBELL’S BEAN AND BACON SOUP
2 C. navy beans 6 bacon slices, fried crisp and minced 3 small to medium carrots, minced 3 medium celery stalks, minced 1 onion, minced 1/2 tsp. thyme 2 To 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 oz. can tomato paste Dash of dried red pepper flakes 6 to 8 C. water (substituting 1 or 2 cups of ham stock for 1 or 2 cups of water gives this soup an extra depth of flavor) 1 T. wine vinegar Few drops liquid smoke Salt and pepper to taste
Soak beans overnight and discard water. Place all ingredients except wine vinegar, salt and pepper in a large kettle. Simmer until beans are tender (about 3 hours).
Puree 1 to 2 cups of soup and return to pot. Add wine vinegar and liquid smoke, mix well. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with hot cornbread and honey. Servings: 4
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