Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. bacon (8 slices)
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped fresh onion
  • 1/4 c. finely chopped celery
  • 3 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 5 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 ears corn, husked and cut off cob
  • 1/2 c. sliced celery
  • 1/2 c. sliced, pared carrot
  • 1 potato, pared and sliced
  • 2 c. chopped, peeled tomatoes
  • 1 c. fresh green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 tsp. dried leaf thyme

Method

  • In large saucepan or kettle, cook bacon until lightly browned. Remove and drain; crumble and reserve.
  • Pour off all but two tablespoons fat.
  • Add onion, chopped celery and quartered tomatoes; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bacon; simmer 30 minutes longer, until vegetables are tender.
  • Makes about 1 1/2 quarts and serves 6.