Nine Bean Soup

Name: Nine Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 c. nine bean soup mix; 2 qt. water; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped; 1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies (optional); 1 lb. ham, diced; 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 c. nine bean soup mix
2 qt. water
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies (optional)
1 lb. ham, diced
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Sort and wash 2 cups bean mix.
2

Place in Dutch oven.
3

Cover with water, about 2 inches above beans; let soak overnight. Drain.
4

Add the next 5 ingredients.
5

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

Add remaining ingredients; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7

Yields 8 cups.
8

Freezes well.