Winter Day Bean Soup

Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed dried beans*
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 cups diced ham OR sliced smoked sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

*(Use at least seven varieties of beans---great northern, navy, black, garbanzo, green split peas, pinto and red beans.) Rinse beans; place in large kettle. Cover with water, add salt and soak overnight. Drain; add 2 quarts water and ham/sausage. Simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes and lemon juice. simmer 45 minutes more. Add salt and pepper, if desired. Yield: 2 quarts.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: The Best Of Country Cooking
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Winter Day Bean Soup