Ingredients
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 1 salt and pepper
- 2 c black turtle beans
- 2 c chicken stock
- 1 c onion (diced)
- 1 tb honey
- 3 slices bacon
Combine all the ingredients and add enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until beans are thoroughly cooked. Add more water as required. Remove bay leaves and puree the soup in a blender. Then pass the soup through a fine sieve to remove the skins of the beans. ----