Campbell's Bean with Bacon Soup (Clone)
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Campbell's Bean and Bacon Soup Clone
You might have guessed this is a copycat-and it rocks if you like Bean and Bacon Soup. Serve with cornbread and honey or sleeves of saltine's. Prep time includes bean soak time.
2 cups navy beans
6 slices bacon
3 small carrots, minced
3 stalks celery, minced
1 onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4.00 ounces) can tomato paste
1 dash dried red pepper flakes
6-8 cups water (substituting 1 or 2 cups of ham stock for equal amount of water gives this soup extra depth)
1 teaspoon wine vinegar
3 drops liquid smoke
salt and pepper
1. Soak beans overnight and discard water.
2. Place all ingredients EXCEPT wine vinegar, liquid smoke, salt and pepper in a large kettle.
3. Simmer until beans are tender-around 3 hours.
4. Puree 2 cups of soup and return to pot.
5. Add wine vinegar and liquid smoke.
6. Mix well.
7. Taste, and salt and pepper to your desire.
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