9 Bean Soup

Name: 9 Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 c. 9 Bean Soup Mix * (or use mixed dry beans of your choice); cold water; 1 lb. ham, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes and green chiles (undrained)

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. 9 Bean Soup Mix * (or use mixed dry beans of your choice)
cold water
1 lb. ham, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes and green chiles (undrained)

Directions

1

Sort and rinse beans, place in a large pot and cover with cold water.
2

Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
3

Remove pot from heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour.
4

Drain and rinse beans; return to pot and add 2 quarts water, ham, onion and garlic.
5

Cover, bring to boil and simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender.
6

Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
7

Season to taste with salt and pepper.