Black Bean And Bacon Soup

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I really love this soup! i love how everything is pureed except for the crumbled bacon and green onions at the end. if you like a chunky soup, you could omit pureeing the soup or just puree half of the mixture! this recipe can easily be done in the crockpot, too. great served with cornbread. Enjoy!!!

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Steps

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Saute onions , celery , carrots , peppers and garlic in bacon drippings in saucepan over medium heat.

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Cook until crisp-tender.

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Stir in beans , broth and cayenne.

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Simmer 15 min.

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, stirring occasionally.

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Pour soup into food processor or blender container.

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Cover.

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Process until pureed.

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Return soup to saucepan.

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Stir in bacon.

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Cook until heated through , stirring occasionally.

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Garnish with green onions if desired.

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Ingredients

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bacon, bacon drippings, onion, celery, carrots, serrano peppers, garlic cloves, black beans, chicken broth, cayenne, salt and pepper, green onion