Border Style Bean Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Wash beans; cover with water and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Cut heat to low and allow beans to simmer about an hour.
3. 3
   Saute/fry onions and garlic in oil and add in grnd meat.
4. 4
   When brown, add in chili pwdr.
5. 5
   Add in meat, parsley, celery and tomatoes to beans.
6. 6
   Return to boil; cut heat again to low.
7. 7
   Cook about 2 hrs longer.
8. 8
   Add in sliced carrots during last hour of cooking.
9. 9
   Salt and pepper to taste.
10. 10
    Serve with corn bread.
11. 11
    Serves 12.