Mixed Bean and Apple Soup

== Description ==
* Serves 4
== Ingredients ==
* 8 rashers rindless streaky bacon
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 4 coxes apples, cored and sliced
* 1 x 420g can each butter, kidney and cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
* 570 ml (1pt) stock
* 280 ml (½) dry cider
* salt and pepper
* a handful of oregano or marjoram sprigs, to garnish
== Directions ==
# Put the unchopped bacon in a large pan and cook over a medium heat for five minutes until crispy.
# Add the oil, onion and garlic and cook gently for another five minutes, stirring occasionally.
# Add the remaining ingredients stir well and bring to the boil.
# Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the apples are tender.
# Season stir in the oregano or marjoram sprigs and serve with warm, crusty bread.
Category:Maltese Soups
Category:Marjoram Recipes
Category:Oregano Recipes
Category:Lima bean Recipes
Category:Kidney bean Recipes
Category:Cannellini bean Recipes
Category:Apple Recipes
Category:Cider Recipes
Category:Stock and broth Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes