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Yankee Bean Soup
SERVINGS6
CATEGORY
Soup
METHODOther stovetop
PREP30 min.
COOK105 min.
TOTAL135 min.
INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 cups dried navy beans
1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup chopped celery leaves
4 cups water
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons molasses
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
DIRECTIONS
Place the beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in.
Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand
for 1 hour.
Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Set beans aside. In the same pan,
cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to
paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.. In the drippings,
saute onion until tender. Stir in carrot and celery leaves. Return beans to the
pan. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-3/4 to 2
hours or until beans are tender.
Stir in the milk, molasses, salt and bacon. Remove about 2-1/2 cups of
soup; cool slightly. Place in a blender or food processor; cover and process
until pureed. Return to the pan; heat through. Yield: 6 servings.
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