Campbell's Bean and Bacon Soup

Dib's's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 15 hrs
• Prep Time: 12 hrs
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 cups navy beans
• water
• 6 slices uncooked bacon , diced
• 3 small carrots , minced
• 3 stalks celery , minced
• 1 onion , minced
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 2 -4 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 dash dried red pepper flakes
• 6 -8 cups water (substituting 1 or 2 cups of ham stock for equal amount of water gives this soup extra depth)
• 1 teaspoon wine vinegar
• 3 drops liquid smoke
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Soak beans overnight and discard water.
2. Place all ingredients EXCEPT wine vinegar, liquid smoke, salt and pepper in a large kettle.
3. Simmer until beans are tender, around 3 hours.
4. Puree 2 cups of soup and return to pot.
5. Add wine vinegar and liquid smoke.
6. Mix well.
7. Taste; add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[choco chip]

While I didn't find this exactly like the Campbells version, it is very close, and is an excellent soup. I will definately make it again.

[kimbearly]

wow!this is just like the campbells soup! it was my first attempt at bean soup and i will not be looking for any other recipes......i love it!!!