Ingredients

8

slices bacon, cut into pieces

1

cup chopped celery

1/2

cup chopped carrot

1/4

cup sliced green onions

2

(15.5-oz.) cans navy beans, drained, rinsed

2

cups chicken broth

1

cup water

Preparation

Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from saucepan; drain on paper towels.

Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in saucepan. Add celery, carrot and green onions; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.

Stir in all remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in bacon.