Nine-Bean Soup

Name: Nine-Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 c. mixed black beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, mung beans, pinto beans, soybeans, split peas and/or white beans; 2 qt. water; 1 (1 lb.) ham bone, skin and fat removed; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1 (15 oz.) can seasoned tomato sauce

10 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 c. mixed black beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, mung beans, pinto beans, soybeans, split peas and/or white beans
2 qt. water
1 (1 lb.) ham bone, skin and fat removed
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 (15 oz.) can seasoned tomato sauce

Directions

1

Rinse beans.
2

Place in large stockpot with enough water to cover by 2 inches.
3

Let soak overnight.
4

Drain.
5

Add 2 quarts water, ham bone, onion, garlic and bay leaves.
6

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat.
7

Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
8

Add tomatoes, basil, oregano and tomato sauce.
9

Simmer for 30 minutes longer.
10

Remove ham bone and bay leaves.
11

Serve hot.
12

Yield:
13

6 servings.