Arizona Mountain Soup

3 c. cooked pinto beans
1 1/2 c. cooked white rice
1 lg. tomato, skinned and diced
1 c. chopped bacon
3 sm. onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 c. water

In large pot combine beans, rice and tomato. In skillet fry bacon, onion and garlic until well cooked. Add with drippings to bean mixture. Add seasonings and 2 cups of the water. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Add additional water, 1/2 cup at a time, and continue simmering another 1/2 hour. If needed, add more water, depending on desired consistency.

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