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bean soup

Recipe by
Kenyan Jones

My family really enjoys this soup. It is quick and easy to make. I like to make it using left over ham from Christmas or Easter.

yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bean soup

  • 2 jar
    great northern beans (large jars)
  • 1
    large onion, chopped
  • 1-2 can
    stewed tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 c
    cooked ham or more to your liking, chopped
  • brown sugar to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • hot sauce to taste, i use red hot or texas pete
  • 2 box
    chicken broth, low salt
  • oil
  • 1 clove
    minced garlic more or less to your liking

How To Make bean soup

  • 1
    Saute garlic and onion in oil
  • 2
    Add chicken broth, beans, stewed tomatoes, ham, brown sugar, salt and pepper, and hot sauce. Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer stirring occasionally. Until heated through and soup thickens.
  • 3
    I usually smash the beans a little to release the starch to help thicken the soup.
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