""Hearty vegetable soup for a crowd. Makes about 5 to 7 quarts of soup, enough for 15 people as a meal. Great with crusty rye bread and even better if made the day before it is served."..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces 2 onions, chopped 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1 leek, sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves 5 cloves garlic, sliced 2 cups dry mixed beans, soaked overnight 3 carrots, sliced 1 turnips, cubed 1/2 small head