Greens Beans And Bacon Soup Recipe

Ingredients

3

slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces

3

cups packed chopped kale

2

1/4 cups water

1

can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

1

can (14 oz) roasted garlic-seasoned chicken broth

1

cup frozen chopped onion

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Red pepper sauce, if desired

Preparation

In large saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until crisp. Reserve 2 teaspoons drippings in pan; discard excess drippings.

Add kale, water, beans, broth, onion and pepper to bacon and drippings in pan. Stir in pepper sauce. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 25 minutes. Serve immediately.