Ingredients

5

slices bacon

1

medium sweet onion, chopped

2

carrots, chopped

3

cloves garlic, finely chopped

7

cups turkey or chicken broth

2

baked potatoes, chopped

3

cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken

1

can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed

2

teaspoons ground coriander

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired

Preparation

In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon; set aside.

Cook onion, carrots and garlic in hot drippings 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except cilantro. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in crumbled bacon. Garnish individual servings with cilantro.