STATE OF MICHIGAN WILDLOWER ~ Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris ) ~ Magnolia blossom _____________________ CIVIL WAR SOUP ~ two delicious flavors meet for a winning combination ___________ 1 lb. washed and sorted Michigan navy beans 1/2 lb. chopped thick bacon (or juicy ham bone) 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter 4 chopped plump Vidalia onions 1 Tbsp. crushed garlic 2 ribs chopped celery with leaves 4 quarts organic chicken stock (or part water if using ham bone) 1 cup Michigan white wine 2 sliced carrots 2 Tbsp. parsley 1 tsp. marjoram 1 tsp. thyme 1 tsp. sage 1 tsp. herbs of Provence 1 bay leaf 1 tsp. Lawry's seasoned pepper coarse salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Either soak navy beans overnight or bring to boil for 2 minutes and let rest for 2 hours. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 Tbsp. Add butter, onions, garlic, and celery, and saute until vegetables are limp, scraping bottom of pot for flavor. Add chicken broth (and ham bone, if using); bring to boil. Drain bea...
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