Kidney Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Cook bacon until crisp and crumble.
2. 2
   Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
3. 3
   In a 2-quart casserole dish, put bacon drippings, diced onion and crushed garlic.
4. 4
   Cook in a microwave oven, covered, for about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Add 1/2 cup water and rest of ingredients, including liquid from beans.
6. 6
   Mix until well blended.
7. 7
   Cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes.
8. 8
   Place 1/2 soup in a blender for 10 seconds and return to casserole dish.
9. 9
   Repeat with other half of soup.
10. 10
    If soup is too thick, add water to make it the desired consistency.
11. 11
    Cook for another 3 minutes in microwave.
12. 12
    Just before serving, stir in reserved bacon.