Bean & Bacon Soup

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Yield

4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)

Ingredients

• 3 bacon slices, chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon dark molasses
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onions, undrained

Preparation

Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan.

Add onion, chili powder, and mustard to drippings in pan; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in bacon, water, and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes. Partially mash beans with a potato masher.