Cook bacon in 10 inch ... Combine water and beef broth to make 2 1/2 ... boil. Stir in rice, salt, and thyme. Cover, ... heat. Stir in beans. Let stand, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Rinse off beans. Add to a saucepan ... celery, carrot, potato, rice, onion, bouillon cube, salt, and pepper. Brown ground beef in separate pan. Bring soup ... 1 hour. Very Good.
Sort and wash beans; place in a large ... minutes. Cook ground beef, and drain well. Add ... bean mixture. Cook rice according to package directions. Serve ... 6 to 8 servings.