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hearty bean soup

Recipe by
Barbara Scott
Winchester, VA

Weather is getting cool and it's time for some hearty soup! Served with sliced Italian bread, this is sure to please the whole family.

yield 8 -10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For hearty bean soup

  • 5 can
    great northern beans, drained but not washed
  • 8 c
    chicken broth
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 2
    smoked ham hocks
  • 1
    8 oz. package of pre-cubed ham
  • 2
    carrots, sliced small
  • 2
    ribs of celery, sliced
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder, or more to taste
  • 1
    rounded half tsp. cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lg
    onion, diced

How To Make hearty bean soup

  • 1
    Throw everything except the butter together in a stock pot and cook for about 3 hours. When done, add the butter, stir until melted and then serve.
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