Hearty Tomato-Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 slices bacon
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (15.5 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. thyme leaves

Preparation

Cook bacon and crumble.
Set aside.
Cook onion and celery in 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings until crisp and tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Garnish with crumbled bacon.
Makes six 1 1/3 cup servings.