Hearty Meat And Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Meat And Bean Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1 lg. onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped or possibly pressed; 2 (15 ounce.) cans garbanzos; 1 pound beef shank, meaty; 1 pound ham shank, meaty; 2 med. size potatoes, diced and peeled; 2 med. carrots, peeled and diced; 1 (4 ounce.) Polish sausage, cut in 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices; 1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon
1 lg. onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped or possibly pressed
2 (15 ounce.) cans garbanzos
1 pound beef shank, meaty
1 pound ham shank, meaty
2 med. size potatoes, diced and peeled
2 med. carrots, peeled and diced
1 (4 ounce.) Polish sausage, cut in 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices
1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
In a 6 qt kettle cook bacon till crisp.
2
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3
Throw away all but 2 Tbsp.
4
bacon drippings from pan.
5
Add in the onion and garlic.
6
Saute/fry till limp.
7
Meanwhile drain and measure the liquid from the 2 cans of garbanzos.
8
Set beans aside.
9
Add in water to garbanzo bean liquid to make 6 c.. Pour into kettle.
10
Add in the beef and ham shank.
11
Simmer, cover, till meat is tender when pieced, about 1 1/2 hrs.
12
Lift out meat.
13
When cold sufficient to handle, cut or possibly tear meat into bite sized pcs and return to soup.
14
Also add in the beans, bacon, potatoes, carrots, sausage, and spices.
15
Simmer, covered, till vegetables are very tender, about 45 min.
16
This much can be done ahead.
17
Skim fat.
18
If refrigerated, lift off fat and reheat soup.
19
Sprinkle with minced parsley and serve.

787

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, 1 lg. onion, sliced, 2 cloves garlic, chopped or possibly pressed, 2 (15 ounce.) cans garbanzos, and more.

Yes, Hearty Meat And Bean Soup Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!