Soup
White Bean Soup
-2 lbs dried navy beans soaded in water for 24-hours -12-14 slices of smoked bacon -2 stalks of chopped celery -1 large white or yellow onion (minced) -5 cloves of garlicpeeled (whole) -2 stems of fresh thyme -1 gallon chicken stock -1/4 lb butter -1 cup of heavy cream