*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Bacon and Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables
                Pork

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      slices        Back bacon
   3                    Stalks celery -- chopped
   2      medium        Carrots -- chopped
   1      medium        Onion -- chopped
   1      cup           Chopped turnip
   3      cups          Beef broth
   1                    Bay leaf
     1/2  teaspoon      Thyme
  19      ounces        Kidney or Pinto beans *

*  Drained and rinsed 
 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.
 The beans add character and a heartiness that is satisfying.
And an added plus - the soup is better a day or two after it is made. 
Store it in a covered container in the refrigerator.

 Cut bacon into thin slivers.  In a 12 cup saucepan, combine bacon,celery,
carrots, onion, turnip, beef broth, bay leaf and thyme.
 Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
 Add beans and continue to simmer 5-10 minutes or until hot, and flavors are blended.
 Remove the bay leaf and ladle into warm soup tureen or soup bowls.

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