Butter Beans, Bacon And Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 c. chicken broth
4 c. fresh or frozen butter beans
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce

Preparation

Saute first 5 ingredients. Stir in tomatoes and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in broth and butter beans. Bring to a boil and continue simmering covered for 30 minutes. Remove lid and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook additional 5 minutes.
Good with rice!