Ingredients:

6 slices bacon

1 cup coarsely chopped onion

4 cans of delmonte canned and cut green beans, drained

6 new or red potatoes, cut into small bite sized chunks

chicken stock or broth, to cover

salt to taste

coarsely ground black pepper, to taste

3 tblspns of real butter

Directions:

1. 1. Drain all of the cans of green beans, set the liquid aside. Using kitchen shears, or a sharp knife, cut up the bacon directly into a large saucepan and cook over medium high heat until it begins to turn brown.
2. 2. Remove 1 Tbsp. of bacon and set aside. Add the onion to the pot and cook until it is softened, stirring occasionally.
3. 3. Saute the drained green beans in with the cooked bacon and onion for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes to the beans.
4. 4. Pour over enough chicken broth, and the reserved bean canning liquid, (if you are using it), to cover the beans, potatoes, onions and bacon.
5. 5. Next add the 3 Tbsps. of butter, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and let them simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Add the 1 Tblspn of reserved bacon pieces for garnish. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

Bon Appetit!