Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Place beans in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Add enough water to cover; bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook on medium-low for 2 1/2 hours or until tender.
3. 3
   Cook bacon in large skillet until crispy.
4. 4
   Place bacon on paper towels, reserving drippings in the skillet to be used later; crumble bacon.
5. 5
   Add bacon, corn, sausage and onions to beans in saucepan.
6. 6
   Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 hour.
7. 7
   Stir flour into reserved bacon drippings in skillet.
8. 8
   Cook on medium-low heat until bubbly, stirring frequently.
9. 9
   Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups water until mixture boils and thickens, stirring frequently.
10. 10
    Add to soup; simmer 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Season to taste with pepper.
12. 12
    Makes 6 (1 1/2 cup) servings.