Bean Soup

Bean Soup Recipe:

Bean Soup

2 cups dry lima beans
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Lower Sodium Bacon
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen whole kernel corn
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) LOUIS RICH Turkey Smoked Sausage,
         thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp. flour
pepper

1. PLACE beans in large heavy saucepan. Add enough
water to cover. Bring to boil. Cook on medium-low
heat 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender.

2. COOK bacon in large skillet on medium heat just
until crispy, turning frequently. Drain on paper
towels, reserving drippings in skillet; crumble bacon.

3. ADD bacon, corn, sausage and onion to beans in
saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 hour.

4. STIR flour into reserved bacon drippings in
skillet. Cook on medium-low heat until bubbly,
stirring frequently. Gradually stir in 1-1/2 cups
water until well blended. Cook on medium heat until
mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add
to soup; simmer 30 minutes. Season to taste with
pepper.

Serves 6 (1-1/2 cup servings)

Calories 180, Total fat 7g, Saturated fat 2g,
Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 240mg, Carbohydrate 24g,
Dietary fiber 4g, Sugars 5g, Protein 9g,
Vitamin A 4%DV, Vitamin C 25%DV,
Calcium 2%DV, Iron 15%DV

Exchange = 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Meat (M)