Spicy Bean with Bacon Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds dried pinto beans, washed
• 1 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup diced onion
• 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
• 3 carrots, minced
• 1 gallon chicken stock
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

1. Place the pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 4 hours. Drain and rinse. 2. Place the bacon in a large stock pot and cook and stir over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the onion, jalapeno peppers, and carrots; c...

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