Bacon, Bean, And Garlic Soup Recipe

• 8 ounce Lean Smoked Back Bacon slices
• 1 x Carrot, sliced thinly
• 1 x Celery stalk, sliced thinly
• 1 x Onion, minced
• 1 Tbsp. Oil
• 3 x Garlic cloves, sliced
• 3 c. Warm vegetable stock
• 7 ounce Can minced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh thyme
• 14 ounce Can Cannellini beans, liquid removed
• 1 Tbsp. Tomato paste Salt and Pepper Grated Cheddar Cheese

1. Chop 2 slices of the bacon and place in a bowl.
2. Microwave on HIGH power for 3-4 min till fat runs out and the bacon is well cooked.
3. Stir the bacon halfway through cooking to separate the pcs.
4. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and leave to cold.
5. When cold, the bacon pcs should be crisp and dry.
6. Place the carrot, celery, onion, and oil in a large bowl.
7. Cover and microwave on HIGH power for 4 min.
8. Chop the remaining bacon and add in to the bowl with garlic.
9. Cover and microwave on HIGH power for 2 min.
10. Add in the stock, the contents of the can of tomatoes, the thyme, beans, and tomato paste.
11. Cover and microwave on HIGH power for 8 min, stirring halfway through.
12. Season to taste.
13. Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and sprinkle with the crisp bacon and grated cheese.

bacon, carrot, celery stalk, onion, oil, garlic, vegetable stock, tomatoes, thyme, beans, tomato paste salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bacon-bean-and-garlic-soup-73239 (may not work)