Bean with Bacon Soup

Bean with Bacon Soup

1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and cut-up or crumbled
1/2 onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 (14.5 oz.) cans Great Northern Beans
2 (14.5 oz.) cans Chicken Broth
3/4 tsp dry sage
1/2 tsp salt
pinch of ground black pepper
2 cups water, more if too much boils off.
1 tbsp. reserved bacon grease

Combine all ingredients, bring to boil. Let cook 10-20 minutes until carrots are tender, then let simmer until ready to eat.