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.