NAVY BEANS AND BACON CHOWDER

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Provided by GinaXOXO

Categories Chowders

Time 7h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 1/2 cups dried navy beans
2 cups cold water
5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried Italian spices
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (46 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
1 cup milk

Steps:

Soak beans in 2 cups of cold water for 8 hours or overnight.
After beans have soaked, drain, and place in slow cooker.
Add all remaining ingredients, except milk, to slow cooker.
Cover. Cook on low 7-9 hours or until beans are crisp-tender.
Place 2 cups cooked bean mixture into blender. Process until smooth. Return to slow cooker.
Add milk. Cover and heat on high 10 minutes.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 652.2, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 10.2