Bean And Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
4 c. water
1 can (16 oz.) small white beans, undrained
1 can (16 oz.) pinto beans, undrained
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. Minute Rice, original

Preparation

Cook and stir bacon in large saucepan on medium heat until browned.
Add onion and celery; cook and stir until tender.
Add water, beans, tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper; cover. Bring to a boil.
Stir in rice; cover.
Remove from heat.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Makes 8 cups or 8 servings.