Bean Soup With Kale - With legumes

7 slices hickory smoked-thick sliced bacon 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 cup diced carrot 2 garlic cloves , minced 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme[...]

1 1/2 lbs swiss chard or 1 1/2 lbs beet leaves 6 cups chicken broth 1 garlic clove , crushed 1 cup cooked white beans 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white[...]

300 g haricot beans 100 g onions 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons oil 100 g smoked bacon 150 g smoked sausage 250 g sauerkraut 10 g caraway seeds 200 g[...]

1 large onion , chopped 2 -3 stalks celery , chopped 2 tablespoons margarine 2 ham hocks , if desired (This adds more flavor) 2 (32 ounce) cans great northern[...]