Ingredients
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1
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1/2
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2
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1/2
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2
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1
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2
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1
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1/4
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2
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3/4
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1
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Directions
Chicken, Bacon and White Bean Soup Portuguese Style, One of Emeril Lagasse’s favorites This is a soup his mom would always cook He describes it as a stick-to-your-ribs soup Enjoy! *Note: the dried beans need to soak for at least 8 hours You could do that overnight* (For a quick soak, bring the beans and water to a boil over high heat and cook for 2 minutes at the boil, then remove from the heat and allow to stand for 1 hour Drain ) Prep time does not include soaking the beans , I very much enjoyed this soup! Used Great Northern beans, turkey bacon and the chicken that comes in the packet like tuna does Didnt have the bacon grease so I added olive oil to saute the vegetables in Instead of the cayenne pepper I added a pinch of red pepper flakes Couldnt wait for the soup to get done as it smelled delicious and it tasted just as good! Light, simple, and flavorful soup I enjoyed for lunch When finished dieting will make this again with real bacon Thank you for sharing LIF! Made and reviewed for the Culinary Quest 2016 – Azores required , Very good! I made the recipe as directed It was delicious
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Steps
1
Done
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Put the Beans Into a Large Pot. |
2
Done
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Add Water to Cover by 2 Inches and Soak For at Least 8 Hours or Overnight. |
3
Done
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Then Drain. |
4
Done
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Fry the Bacon in a Heavy Stockpot Over Medium-High Heat Until Crisp, About 7 Minutes. |
5
Done
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Use a Slotted Spoon to Lift Onto Paper Towels to Drain. |
6
Done
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Pour Off All but 2 Tablespoons of the Bacon Fat from the Pot. |
7
Done
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Add the Onions and Celery and Cook, Stirring Occasionally, Until Tender, About 4 Minutes. |
8
Done
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Add the Shallots, Garlic, Bay Leaves, Salt and Cayenne. |
9
Done
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Cook, Stirring Occasionally, Until the Shallots Soften, About 1 Minute. |
10
Done
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Add the Beans to the Pot With the Stock, and Bring to a Boil. |
11
Done
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Reduce Heat to Medium-Low and Simmer, Uncovered, Stirring Occasionally, Until the Beans Are Tender, About 1 1/2 Hours. |
12
Done
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Stir in the Chicken and the Reserved Bacon and Heat Through. |
13
Done
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Remove and Discard Bay Leaves. |
14
Done
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Ladle Into Warm Bowls and Sprinkle With the Grated Cheese. |