Turkey Bacon, Cannelini Bean and Vegetable Soup | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 8 slice(s) turkey bacon cooked and chopped, 1 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion
• 1 large carrot diced
• 2 small celery stalks diced
• 5 clove(s) garlic minced
• 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil plus any leftover bacon fat
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon pepper
• 3 - dried bay leaves
• 2 can(s) 14.5 oz each low sodium, fat free chicken broth
• 2 can(s) 15.5 oz each cannelini beans rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoon(s) hot sauce
• 3 ounce(s) baby spinach chiffonade
• ## GARNISH
• - shredded parmesan cheese
• - croutons