INGREDIENTS
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4 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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1 cup finely diced red onion
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1/2 cup finely diced celery
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1/2 cup finely diced carrot
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1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
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1/2 cup dry sherry
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1 Tbsp. flour
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1 tsp. minced fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried
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5 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
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2 – 15 oz. cans white cannelli beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup milk or fat free half and half
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salt and white pepper to taste