Creamy White Bean and Bacon Soup~ my version!

 

Made this for lunch this week... I know, it's not even cold yet and I've started the soup thing ;) it was so good! The original recipe @ http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/creamy-white-bean-and-bacon-soup-2.html called for dried cannellini beans, I skipped cooking the beans since I had leftover white beans from earlier this week. I also omitted the rosemary, just personal preference. Makes a hearty bean soup, it's a keeper!

 

Creamy White Bean and Bacon Soup~ my version!

Makes 6 servings

2 cans of white beans, drained

1 medium potato, peeled and cubed

5 strips of bacon, cut into tiny pieces

1 medium onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 carrots, peeled and chopped

4 cups chicken stock

1 tbsp. tomato paste

 

In a large stockpot, add the bacon and cook until brown and crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels. Reserve 3 tablespoons bacon grease to saute onion, garlic, potato and carrots until vegetables start to get tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and add the drained beans. Stir the tomato paste in until blended. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with bacon pieces on the top.