Aunt Ginny'S Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Aunt Ginny'S Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) bag 16 bean soup mix (or you can make your own mixture by using an assortment of dried beans, peas, and lentils.); 1 ham bone, with some meat attached; 1 (12 ounce) package of diced ham (I use the Hormel brand); 2 large onions, diced; 2 bell peppers, diced; 4 -5 stalks celery, diced; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 lemon, juice of; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 (20 ounce) bag 16 bean soup mix (or you can make your own mixture by using an assortment of dried beans, peas, and lentils.)
1 ham bone, with some meat attached
1 (12 ounce) package of diced ham (I use the Hormel brand)
2 large onions, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
4 -5 stalks celery, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper

1
Wash beans and add water to cover 2 inches over the beans.
2
Soak overnight.
3
Drain and put in a 6-8 quart pot.
4
Cover with 2 quarts water, or use the ham stock made the day before (you may want to use chicken or vegetable broth if you didn't use a ham bone to make a stock).
5
Remove meat from ham bone and dice, discarding any fat.
6
Add the remaining ingredients and the meat removed from the ham bone and bring to a boil.
7
Lower heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the beans are tender.
8
Sometimes I will add about 1 T chili powder to the soup for a change of pace.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (20 ounce) bag 16 bean soup mix (or you can make your own mixture by using an assortment of dried beans, peas, and lentils.), 1 ham bone, with some meat attached, 1 (12 ounce) package of diced ham (I use the Hormel brand), 2 large onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Aunt Ginny'S Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aunt Ginny'S Bean Soup

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