Basic Bean Soup (13 Pts) Recipe

1. 1

   To prepare the soup, sort and wash 1 portion dry-bean mix, and place in a large Dutch oven.

2. 2

   Cover with water to 2 inches above the beans; cover and let stand 8 hrs.

3. 3

   Drain.

4. 4

   Combine the liquid removed bean mix, 8 c. water, and the ham hock in a large Dutch oven; bringing to a boil.

5. 5

   Add in 1 packet spice mix, onion and tomatoes.

6. 6

   Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hrs.

7. 7

   Uncover; cook 1 hour.

8. 8

   Throw away bay leaf.

9. 9

   Remove ham hock from soup.

10. 10

    Remove meat from bone; shred meat with 2 forks.

11. 11

    Return meat to soup.

12. 12

    In a crock pot: 3 hr on high, 5 hr on low

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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