Bean Soup
By
Kay Skipper
@Kay112
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This is a really savory and exciting tasting bean soup which will have them coming back for refills!
Ingredients
- 1 pkg
- of 15 bean mix
- 1 tsp
- salt
- 3 qt
- water
- 1/2 lb
- to 1 pound of smoked ham (prefer with bone)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can(s)
- rotel original tomatoes with green chilis
- 1 can(s)
- (standard size) diced tomatoes
- 1 large
- onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp
- crushed garlic
- juice of a fresh lemon
SOAK THE BEANS AND SALT OVER NIGHT IN A POT. DRAIN IN THE MORN AND ADD~~
COOK ABOVE FOR 2 AND 1/2 HOURS AND ADD~
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
- 1*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.
About Bean Soup
Course/Dish: Bean Soups
Other Tag: Healthy
