"No state produces more Great Northern Beans than Nebraska, which is why we chose this hearty, white bean soup for the state. The sautéed bacon, and vegetables flavor this soup, while the starches from the beans thicken it...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 Pound bacon, sliced into lardons
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1/2 Cup celery, diced
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1/2 Cup carrots, diced
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1 large potato, diced
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1 leek, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 bay leaf
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2 sprig of fresh thyme
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1 Teaspoon dried oregano
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1 Teaspoon salt
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1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
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4 Cups vegetable stock
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30 Ounces canned Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed