Ingredient List

1 1/2 cups	dry WHITE PEA BEANS, soaked	375 mL
5	slices bacon, cut in 1/2 inch (1 cm) pieces	5
1 1/2 cups	onion, chopped	375 mL
3/4 cup	celery, diced	200 mL
6 cups	liquid from beans plus water	1.5 L
1 1/2 tsp	salt	7 mL
1/2 tsp	pepper	2 mL
6 cups	milk	1.5 L
2 tbsp	parsley, chopped	30 mL
3/4 cup	grated carrot or other vegetable	200 mL

Directions

In a large saucepan fry bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and drain. Saute onion and celery in bacon fat until onion is transparent. Add bean liquid, beans and seasonings. Cover and cook until beans are tender and water is almost absorbed (about 2 hours). Add milk, parsley and carrot. Bring to boil. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Use diced cooked vegetables for a different variation.

8 servings

Nutrition Facts For 1 serving
Amount	% Daily Value
Energy 288 kcal
Fat 12.3 g
Carbohydrates 31 g
Protein 14.1 g
Total Dietary Fibre 6.8 g