Ingredients

1 slice bacon
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/2 C. onion, chopped
2-1/2 C. kidney beans, canned with liquid
3 C. beef broth
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp. dried basil, crumbled

Cooking Instructions

Fry bacon over medium heat in heavy frying pan. Crumble bacon and set aside. Reheat bacon drippings over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion until tender, stirring occasionally. Puree beans in blender, or food processor, fitted with steel blade. Stir into onion mixture. Blend in crumbled bacon and remaining ingredients, stirring occasionally, until soup is hot. Remove and discard bay leaves. Soup will thicken as it stands. Thin with water or additional beef broth, if desired.
 
 
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