Bean and Bacon Soup

Wonderful weeknight supper from my favorite cooking magazine Cooking Light.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  slices bacon, chopped
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  tablespoon dark molasses
• 1  tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans  other white beans, drained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp.
2. Remove from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons dripping in pan.
3. Add onions, chili powder, and mustard to drippings in pan, saute 3 minutes.
4. Stir in bacon, water, and remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
6. Partially mash the beans with a potato masher.
7. Enjoy.