1 small onion, chopped

1 celery stalk, chopped

4 cups water

1 can (16 oz.) small white beans, undrained

1 can (16 oz.) pinto beans, undrained

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup MINUTE Original Rice

 

Cook and stir bacon in large saucepan on medium heat, until browned.  Add onion and celery; cook and stir until tender.

 

Add water, beans, tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cover.  Bring to boil.  Stir in rice; cover.  Remove from heat.  Let stand 5 minutes.

 

Makes 8 cups or 8 servings.