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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a hearty soup for a cold day. Ingredients:
1- 16 oz. package of dried navy beans |
9 cups water |
1 lb. bacon |
2 onions, chopped |
2 stalks of celery, chopped |
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon |
1 bay leaf |
1/3 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/8 teaspoons ground cloves |
1-16 oz. can diced tomatoes |
4 cups water |
Directions:
1. Boil the beans in 9 cups of water and then let sit for one hour. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the bacon to your desired texture 9it can be soft or crisp) and drain except for 1/4 cup drippings. Coarsly chop bacon
3. Add the onions and celery to reserved drippings and bacon. Saute until soft, donot drain. Add the chicken base or cubes, 4 cups water, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cloves and simmer for 2 hours
4. Stir in the tomatoes with thier juice.
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