7 Dry Bean Soup

Name: 7 Dry Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 c. mixed dried beans; 2 c. diced ham or sliced smoked sausage; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes; 1/2 Tbsp. salt; 2 qt. water; 1 large onion; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 to 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; salt and pepper

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. mixed dried beans
2 c. diced ham or sliced smoked sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
1 large onion
1 tsp. chili powder
1 to 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Use at least 7 varieties of beans (Great Northern, navy, black turtle, pinto, red, pink and kidney, yellow and green split peas). Rinse beans; place in large kettle and cover with water and soak overnight.
2

Drain.
3

Add 2 quarts water and ham or sausage.
4

Simmer 3 hours.
5

Add onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes and lemon juice.
6

Simmer another 45 minutes.
7

Add salt and pepper as desired. Yields 2 quarts.