Bean, Bacon and Potato Soup

posted by SandyOH 01-28-100 6:42 PM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Bean, Bacon and Potato Soup
Recipe By : Sandy's Recipe Journal
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 slices bacon
3 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 onion -- chopped
3 cups fresh or frozen chopped green beans
2 quarts water
2 cups pared diced potatoes
Few sprigs of chopped dill
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup or more sour cream
2 tablespoons flour


Fry bacon until crisp. Remove and leave about 3 tbsp. fat in cooking pot. Saute the onions and peppers until onions are golden. Stir in 3 tbsp. flour and cook until slightly browned.

Add all remaining ingredients except sour cream and 2 tbsp. of flour. Bring to a boil; lower heat to simmer, cover and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Mix together flour and sour cream. Add a little of the hot broth and mix well. Stir into simmering soup along with crumbled bacon. Simmer a few minutes, but do not boil. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 10

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