Hearty Bean Soup

Submitted by Gwen35

"I believe this recipe comes from an old issue of the Canadian TV Guide. I have played with it a few times, and this is my version. Although cabbage is not called for, it is really good with some added!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, very finely minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
• 4 cups water
• 1 (19 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, well rinsed
• 1 (19 ounce) can beans, well rinsed (the 6 or 7 mixed variety)
• 1 (14 ounce) can pork and beans in tomato sauce (do NOT rinse)
• 1 cup carrot, fine dice
• 1 cup celery, fine dice
• 1 cup potato, fine dice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a large, heavy saucepan, heat oil; add bacon and cook till golden. Drain excess fat.
2. Add onion and garlic and cook till softened.
3. Add beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart with a spoon.
4. Add tomatoes, stock and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Add kidney beans, mixed beans, baked beans, carrots, celery, potatoes, chili powder, basil and Worcestershire.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, covered, for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.