White Bean & Bacon Soup

• 1/2 lb bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup celery, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup carrot, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can small white beans, with liquid
• 1 large potato, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
• 2 cups chicken stock
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large heavy saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Pour off all except about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
3. Add onions, carrots, and celery to pan and saute, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent.
4. Add garlic and saute a few more minutes.
5. Add potatoes, beans, chicken stock, and reserved bacon.
6. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
7. Bring to a boil; let boil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and let simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

bacon, celery, onion, carrot, garlic, white beans, potato, chicken stock, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/white-bean-bacon-soup-205002 (may not work)