Fabulous Bean Soup Recipes

NEIGHBORHOOD BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let soak for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan; add broth, 3 cups water, ham bone, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, carrots and celery in oil until tender; add to soup. Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes longer or until beans are tender. , Remove ham bone; cool slightly. Skim fat from soup. Remove meat from bone and cut into chunks; return to soup. Discard bone.

FABULOUS BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• For dinner in an hour:.
• Saute pepper, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes in a little olive oil in a large pot.
• Add vegetable broth/bouillon and water, Rotel tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and refried beans.
• Add corn and three cans of plain beans (make sure they are well drained).
• Mix gently and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Crock pot:.
• Add everything to the crock pot.
• Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
• Stir well, and cook on low for another 1 to 2 hours.
• Watch that the beans aren't getting too mushy.