White Bean and Bacon Soup

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. It was obtained when the family collection was purchased from the Burnett Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1981.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 cup diced bacon
* 1 cup chopped onion
* ½ cup chopped carrot
* ½ cup chopped celery
* 1 pound white beans, soaked overnight
* 1 cup seeded chopped tomatoes
* 3 bay leaves
* 3 thyme sprigs
* 1½ quarts chicken broth
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper
* 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
* chopped parsley for garnish
== Directions ==
# Drain beans and place in a pot with enough water to cover
# Cook for 2 hours.
# In a large pot, heat olive oil and bacon over medium high heat until fat begins to render
# Add onion, carrots and celery and cook 5 minutes.
# Drain beans and add tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme sprigs and stock
# Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 40 minutes.
# Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving.
# Garnish with chopped parsley.
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