Beanbaconandbeefsoup Recipes

CROCK POT BEEF, BEAN & BACON SOUP

Steps:

• In large nonstick skillet, saute ground sirloin, onion, garlic and celery over medium to medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbles (be sure not to have heat too high so you don't burn the garlic); drain fat.
• Add ground beef mixture to a 5-quart or large slow cooker.
• Add the bacon and the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot, except for the garnishes; mix well.
• Cover and cook on low setting for 6-8 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours.
• To serve, garnish with any of the following: fresh tortilla strips, tortilla chips, corn chips, shredded cheese, sour cream and green onions.
• Don't forget to remove the bay leaf.
• Enjoy!

BEAN AND BACON SOUP (CANNED OR DRY BEANS!)

Steps:

• In a large heavy bottomed pan, cook the bacon over medium heat. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
• Add vegetables to pan and cook until onions are translucent and carrots and celery are beginning to soften, 4-5 minutes.
• Add garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring, for another minute or until fragrant.
• Add chicken broth, water, beans, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, and half of bacon. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook, partially covered, for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
• Remove about half of the soup, and puree the remaining soup using either a hand-held immersion blender or a traditional blender. Stir blended and unblended soup together and add remaining bacon, reserving some to garnish, if desired.

REAL SIMPLE BEAN AND BACON SOUP

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, fry the bacon until crisp.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Let cool, chop and set aside.
• Over medium heat, add the carrot to the pan drippings in the Dutch oven and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Add the celery, onion, and garlic, stirring well and cooking for 3 minutes more.
• Add the beans and 2 cups of water.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
• Let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Uncover and, with a potato masher or large slotted spoon, partially mash the bean mixture until it thickens slightly.
• Stir in the parsley, salt, pepper and bacon.
• Serve hot.

BEAN AND BACON SOUP

Steps:

• Place 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; discard liquid., In a large saucepan, combine the broth, beans, parsley, bay leaves and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables and beans are tender. Stir in bacon. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

BEAN, BACON AND BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, brown the ground beef until done. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook for about two minutes.
• Add all the rest of the ingredients and cook until bacon is soft. Top with cheese, if desired. YUM! Adjust spices to liking. I love cumin and chili powder, so I tend to add a lot more than the recipe says.