Campbell's Bean And Bacon Soup
You might have guessed this is a copycat recipe and it rocks if you like bean and bacon soup. Serve with cornbread and honey or sleeves of saltine crackers. Prep time includes bean soaking time.
Steps
Soak beans overnight and discard water.
Place all ingredients except wine vinegar , liquid smoke , salt and pepper in a large kettle.
Simmer until beans are tender , around 3 hours.
Puree 2 cups of soup and return to pot.
Add wine vinegar and liquid smoke.
Mix well.
Taste.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients
navy beans, water, bacon, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, garlic cloves, tomato paste, dried red pepper flakes, wine vinegar, liquid smoke, salt and pepper