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A Hearty Soup

List of Ingredients




3 C Water
1 1/2 C Pinto Beans (dried)
2 Slices Bacon, chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 C Onion, chopped
1 Can (1 #) Tomatoes, cut up
2/3 C Brown Rice, raw
1 t Salt
1 T Chili Powder
1/2 t Black Pepper, freshly ground



Recipe



Rinse and sort through Beans. In a large vessel, combine Beans and Water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, simmer 2 minutes. Let stand 1 hour. Drain.
Add 6 C Water to Beans and simmer, covered 1 hour.
Cook Bacon until almost crisp. Add Onions and Garlic and cook until transparent, but not brown. Stir Bacon mixture, Rice and Herbs into Beans. Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes or until Beans and Rice are tender.
Serves 6-8.
Good served with Cornbread.