Arizona Mountain Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. cooked pinto beans
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
1 large tomato, skinned and diced
1 c. chopped bacon
3 small onions, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 c. water
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Preparation

In a large pot, combine beans, rice, tomatoes and water.
In skillet, fry bacon, onions and garlic until well cooked.
Add with drippings to bean mixture. Add seasonings. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add water, 1/2 cup at a time, as needed during cooking.