5 Bean Soup
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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 | each |
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 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 7 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...