Creamy White Bean Stew With Smokey Bacon
(Serves about 6) Ingredients: 12 ounces apple smoked bacon, chopped into small pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, small dice 2 carrots, small dice 2 celery stalks, small dice 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Pinch or two sea salt ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper 6 (15 ounce) cans small white beans (or navy beans), drained and rinsed 4 cups...