A hearty bean soup
Yield: 6
Prep time: Under 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1.5 Hours
Course: Soups/Stews
Ingredients:
- 1 (16 oz) pkg of dry mixed beans
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 stalks of celery, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Soak beans in water overnight.
- Fry bacon slightly, then add onion, garlic, and celery. Cook until onion is tender.
- Place drained beans in large pot. Add water to cover beans. Add bacon, onions, garlic, and celery. Cook until beans are tender (this takes a while...at least 1 1/2 hours). Add salt and pepper to taste.