Bean Soup
By
Kay Skipper
@Kay112
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Ingredients
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1 pkgof 15 bean mix
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1 tspsalt
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SOAK THE BEANS AND SALT OVER NIGHT IN A POT. DRAIN IN THE MORN AND ADD~~
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3 qtwater
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1/2 lbto 1 pound of smoked ham (prefer with bone)
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·salt and pepper, to taste
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COOK ABOVE FOR 2 AND 1/2 HOURS AND ADD~
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1 can(s)rotel original tomatoes with green chilis
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1 can(s)(standard size) diced tomatoes
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1 largeonion, chopped
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1 Tbspcrushed garlic
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·juice of a fresh lemon
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COOK ANOTHER 30 MINUTES AND REMOVE HAM BONE. DE-BONE AND CHOP INTO SMALL PIECES. ADD HAM BACK TO YOUR POT OF SOUP.
How to Make Bean Soup
- *OPTIONAL* Variaton to above recipe as follows
--MEXICAN STYLE BEAN SOUP--
When soup is cooked, remove ham.
Puree soup in a blender or use an electric stirrer in the pot.
Season heavily with chili powder and ground cumin (also known as cominons)
For a little spicier soup, you may add a little red (cayenne) pepper and or Cajun seasoning, to taste.
De-bone and chop ham into bite size pieces and return to soup.