5 Bean Soup
5 Bean Soup recipe
Ingredients
1 | cup |
pinto beans
|
|
1 | cup |
navy beans
|
|
1 | cup |
black-eyed peas
|
|
10 | cups |
water
|
|
1 | cup |
chicken broth
|
|
1 | cup |
onions
diced |
|
16 | ounces |
tomatoes
cut |
|
¾ | teaspoon |
thyme
|
* |
¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
* |
1 | cup |
red beans
|
|
1 | cup |
great northern beans
|
|
2 |
bay leaves
whole |
* | |
2 | pounds |
ham bone
meaty |
* |
1 ½ | cups |
smoked ham
|
* |
1 | tablespoon |
chili powder
|
|
¼ | teaspoon |
worcestershire sauce
|
|
1 | medium |
carrots
grated |
Directions
Place beans into 4 quart kettle, cover with 2 inches of water and allow to soak overnight.
Drain water then add ham bones, water, broth, and bay leaves. Simmer covered for 2 hours. Remove ham bones and return any meat to kettle.
Add bouillon, onions, chili and garlic powder, thyme, pepper, tomatoes, carrot and worcestershire sauce.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add water as needed. Serve with hot cornbread.
Hamilton, Canada
about 11 years ago
This is the FIRST time in my life I have ever made home made soup!! I've tried before but they were always 'duds'.LOL!..This looks great. Will let you know if I have a success..Thank you for the great recipe & instructions...
over 3 years ago
made me flatulate profusely
almost 3 years ago
When do you put in the chicken broth?
Chicken stock is added with water together, just edited the recipe. Thanks for your comment and happy cooking :)
Toronto , Ontario, Canada
almost 3 years ago
12 months ago
Always add a tab of baking soda when making beans. Helps prevent gas. It leaves no taste