Bean & Bacon Soup Recipe

Bean & Bacon Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c of pinto beans (washed then dried)
1/2 tsp of pepper
1 tsp of salt
4 pcs of bacon strips; squared
4 pcs of carrots; diced
4 stalks of celery; sliced
1/2 tsp of dried thyme
1 clove of garlic; minced
1 pc of onion; minced
2 Tbsps of olive oil
4 ozs tomato paste (1 can)
1 Tbsp of wine vinegar

Instructions:

Place pinto beans in a large saucepan with water (6 to 8 cups); let it boil. Once water has boiled, reduce the heat and cover saucepan.

Let it boil slowly and simmer for an hour. Stir every fifteen mins until done, don’t forget to cover saucepan while waiting for it to cook.

When done, heat pan and place oil. Saute celery, onion & bacon for ten mins. Add onto beans and mix. Add in carrots, (tomato) paste, and thyme.

Simmer for an hour or till beans soften or tendered, do not cover while simmering. Mash beans slightly then season with pepper, salt, and vinegar. Serve.

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