Baked Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 3        cups cold baked beans

• 6        cups cold water

• 2        slices onion

• 2        stalks celery

• 1-1/2  cups canned tomatoes, chopped

• 1        Tablespoon chili sauce

• 1/2     teaspoon salt

• 1/2     teaspoon pepper

• 2        Tablespoons butter

• 2        Tablespoons flour

Directions:

1. In a saucepan put the beans, water, onions, and celery.

2. Bring ingredients to a boil and simmer 30 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes, chili sauce, and seasonings.

4. In a skillet, make a roux with the flour and the butter.

5. Then add to soup to thicken.

6. Simmer soup 10 minutes and serve.

Heat (on stove or in microwave) and pour into a thermos.  When you get to the picnic or tailgate site, just pour and enjoy.