15 bean soup with ham hocks and sausage

How To Make 15 bean soup with ham hocks and sausage

• Step 1
  Soak the dried been according to package directions and discard that water
• Step 2
  Put 3 quarts of water in a large pot.
• Step 3
  Add the beans to the large pot of water with the tomato soup, Black pepper, garlic salt, Onion, Celery and Smoked Ham Hocks. If the beans came with a flavor packet, throw it in too!
• Step 4
  Cook at a simmer until the ham is falling off the bone, About 3 hours, maybe more. (Size of Ham Hocks, how they are smoked can effect the cooking time) Be sure to stir frequently because as the beans cook they will try to stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Step 5
  When ham hocks are done, Remove the Ham Hocks and cool. Then remove the meat from the bone and add back to the soup
• Step 6
  Slice the polish thin and add to soup. Cook for at least 1 hour.
• Step 7
  Taste the soup, if bland add bullion to taste. The consistency of the soup should be creamy like potato soup but no too thick. You can add more water if it is too thick. If it is too thin continue simmering until right consistency.
• Step 8
  This soup is made so you get beans, and a piece of ham or sausage with every bite. Serve with a crusty piece of bread! Enjoy!
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