PINK BEAN SOUP 6 oz bacon cut in 1 inch strips 1/2 onion chopped fine 2 tbs tomato paste 1 tbs pure maple syrup 2 cans pink beans saving liquid 3 cups chicken stock clove of garlic (optional) salt & cayenne pepper to taste In medium pan cook bacon until brown & crisp. Set aside, keeping 2 tbs of fat. Add onion and garlic to fat and saute until soft - about 5 min. Add tomato paste and maple syrup and cook until thick, stirring constantly - about 3 min. Add beans and liquid, continue cooking until slightly thick. Add bacon and chicken stock. Pour into soup bowls and top with corn bread croutons. I have not been able to find pink beans and use red kidney beans, and pinto beans are another option. As there are no vampires in this part of Michigan, I omit the garlic.
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