CONFEDERATE BEAN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
- 2slices bacon, sliced 1/2-inch, pieces (I used venison bacon)
- 2tablespoons margarine
- 1garlic clove, minced
- 1small onion, chopped fine
- 1green pepper, chopped
- 2(16 ounce) cans baked beans (I prefer Bush’s or Allen’s)
- 1⁄2lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch, pieces, then cut in halves
- 1cup half & half light cream
DIRECTIONS
- Melt the margarine in a large saucepan, then fry the bacon pieces in it until just beginning to crisp.
- Add the garlic, onion and green pepper. Cook until the veggies are wilted.
- Gently stir in the beans and sausage, and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the half and half, and simmer about 10 more minutes.