Bean and Bacon Soup

Ingredients

• 3 bacon slices, 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 other white beans, drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onions, undrained

Preparation

1. Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan.
2. Add onion, chili powder, and mustard to drippings in pan; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in bacon, water, and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes. Partially mash beans with a potato masher.