Kidney Bean Soup

1. 1

   Cook bacon until crisp and crumble.

2. 2

   Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.

3. 3

   In a 2-quart casserole dish, put bacon drippings, diced onion and crushed garlic.

4. 4

   Cook in a microwave oven, covered, for about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add 1/2 cup water and rest of ingredients, including liquid from beans.

6. 6

   Mix until well blended.

7. 7

   Cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes.

8. 8

   Place 1/2 soup in a blender for 10 seconds and return to casserole dish.

9. 9

   Repeat with other half of soup.

10. 10

    If soup is too thick, add water to make it the desired consistency.

11. 11

    Cook for another 3 minutes in microwave.

12. 12

    Just before serving, stir in reserved bacon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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