WhiteBeanBaconSoup < GuthrieFamily

---++ White Bean and Bacon Soup
---+++ INGREDIENTS
   * 3 cans white beans (Navy, Great Northern or Cannellini), drained and rinsed
   * 6 slices bacon, chopped
   * 1 1/2 c chopped onion
   * 3/4 c chopped carrot
   * 1/2 c chopped celery
   * 2 Tbsp tomato paste
   * 1 box chicken broth
   * 1 tsp Italian seasoning
   * salt and pepper to taste
   * Sliced scallions for garnish (optional)
---+++ PREPARATION
   1. Puree one can of beans with 1 cup of water in a blender until smooth.
   1. Cook bacon in nonstick skillet until crisp; remove with slotted spoon to paper towel, reserving drippings in skillet.
   1. Add onions, carrot, and celery to skillet, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
   1. Transfer vegetables to slow cooker.  Stir in tomato paste and pureed beans, then remaining beans, broth, and seasonings. Mix well.
   1. Cover, cook on LOW 7-8 hours.  Once cooked, puree about 2 1/2 cups of soup and add back to soup in the slow cooker.
   1. Serve topped with bacon and scallions.


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