Bean And Bacon Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon dark molasses
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans or (15 ounce) cans other white beans, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained

Preparation

Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp.
Remove from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons dripping in pan.
Add onions, chili powder, and mustard to drippings in pan, saute 3 minutes.
Stir in bacon, water, and remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
Partially mash the beans with a potato masher.
Enjoy.