Bean and Bacon Soup
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
2 cups navy beans
3/4 lb ham, diced small
3 small to medium carrots, minced
1 onion, minced
1/2 tsp thyme
2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
6 to 8 cups water, beef or ham stock
1 Tbsp wine vinegar
Few drops liquid smoke
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Soak beans overnight and discard water. Place all ingredients except wine vinegar, salt and pepper in a large kettle. Simmer until beans are tender (about 3 hours).
Puree 1 to 2 cups of soup and return to pot. Add wine vinegar and liquid smoke, mix well. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with hot cornbread and honey.
