Bean & Bacon Soup

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   Soak beans overnight.

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   The next day -

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   Cook bacon until crisp.

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   Dry with paper towels.

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   Slice into small pieces.

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   Set aside.

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   Put 1/2 cup of beans aside.

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   Put the rest of the beans in a pot of fresh water with the onion, carrot, and celery.

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   Put the half cup of beans in the blender for 30-60 seconds.

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    Put in pot with the rest of the mixture.

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    Bring to a boil.

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    Add bacon.

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    Cook on medium heat for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until beans are soft.

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    Add salt and pepper to taste.

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    Serve.

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    **If you want to make the soup a little thicker, you can use a manual potato masher to mash the beans before beginning to cook them (just as you put them into the pot of fresh water for cooking).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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