after starting the Soup Season w Italian Wedding ( w amendments )
I looked into my favorite soup : Bean w Bacon .
unfortunately , the lower salt version ( Heart Healthy ) seems to have disappeared in my area
I pulled out some Benton's bacon. if you like mail order country bacon , its one of the best . hickory and aged funkiness .
I vac and freeze the stuff as its used as a garnish
I decided to soak the amount I planned to use in ice water , 30 min by the Thermoworks ( Red ! ) 4 channel timer on the refig.
otherwise , id use less time . trying , even in facade , to reduce the sodium by a little bit . all I know is the sodium didnt increase.
I pan saute on very low , so as not to burn. they were crispier than this . p 30 min soak , still lots of hickory flavor.
I use 1/2 can of water , and hand mash the bean soup to get a creamy consistency . granulated garlic and SpiceTrekkers
Spanish smoked paprika, its flaked , not powde . I lived in Spain and these are Spanish flavors I love. some window green
onions and a pat of butter.
I took a Tj's Fz naan-ish , used a little butter , some granulated garlic and onion and AF'd. needed a minute more.
and yes , that's Tj's Coastal Chardonnay ( w Ice ! ) .
superb this was.
P.S.: Tj's has garlic Naan-ish but its quite overpowering if you are looking for something a bit more sedate.
