1/4 lb. bacon, diced
1 Tb. unsalted butter
1/2 large onion, diced small
1/2 carrot, diced small
1 celery rib, diced small
29 oz. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white or black pepper
1-2 baked potatoes, diced
1 red or green bell pepper, diced
14 oz. can white kidney beans, drained & lightly rinsed
In a large pot, fry bacon. Remove to paper towel & reserve. Discard all rendered fat but 2 tsps
add butter & return to heat. When foamy, add onion, carrot & celery. Saute until brown. Add stock, bacon, salt & pepper. Simmer, skimming foam for 5 minutes. Add potatoes, bell pepper & beans. Simmer 10-15 minutes, then turn off & let sit a few minutes to let flavors meld. 204 cal, 9g fat, 15mg chol, 670mg sod
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