We've used canned white beans here for their convenience. If you want you can take this soup up a notch and use dried beans, you can make them on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker.
Ingredients:
1/4 pound bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 3/4 pound, we recommend Yukon Gold)