White bean soup with bacon recipe | Recipe Wisdom

Ingredients

• 1½ cups dried white beans, such as cannellini or navy, soaked overnight in cold water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 celery ribs, diced
• 2 large sweet onions, such as Vidalia, finely diced
• 1 parsnip, peeled and finely diced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 8 strips bacon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• Smoked paprika