Greens, Beans & Bacon Soup

• 3 slices low sodium bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch pieces
• 3 cups packed chopped kale
• 2 14 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) canroasted garlic chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• hot sauce (optional)

1. Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until crisp.
2. Reserve 2 teaspoons drippings in the pan and discard the rest.
3. Add kale and next 5 ingredients to bacon and drippings in pan.
4. Stir in hot sauce, if desired.
5. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
6. Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.

bacon, kale, water, cannellini beans, chicken broth, onion, black pepper, hot sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/greens-beans-bacon-soup-429341 (may not work)