"You might have guessed this is a copycat recipe and it rocks if you like Bean and Bacon Soup. Serve with cornbread and honey or sleeves of saltine crackers. Prep time includes bean soaking time...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups navy beans
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water
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6 slices uncooked bacon, diced
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3 small carrots, minced
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3 stalks celery, minced
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1 onion, minced
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1/2 teaspoon thyme
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2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 dash dried red pepper flakes
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6 -8 cups water (substituting 1 or 2 cups of ham stock for equal amount of water gives this soup extra depth)
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1 teaspoon wine vinegar
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3 drops liquid smoke
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salt and pepper