Hearty Bean with Turkey Bacon Soup

This is one of those meals that sticks to your ribs!  This hearty soup is great by itself or throw a grilled cheese along side.   Either way, it will put your tummy in a happy place!

Hearty Bean with Turkey Bacon Soup

1  15 1/2 oz can of Great Northern Beans
1 small can chicken broth
1 small can petite diced tomatoes
1 15 1/2 oz can of Spanish Rice
6 slices of Turkey Bacon, finely chopped
4 Johnsonville Turkey Sausage links - chopped
1 Tbsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. ground pepper
6 baby carrots, finely diced
1 stalk of celery, finely diced
1/2 white onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. real butter

Melt butter in deep Dutch oven and add butter, celery, onion, carrots, garlic, chopped turkey bacon and chopped turkey sausage links.  Saute' until onions are translucent.  Add 1 can of Great Northern Beans, 1 can of chicken broth, 1 can of petite diced tomatoes and 1 can of Spanish Rice.  Add seasonings. 

Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.  Enjoy!