Helen'S 12 Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Helen'S 12 Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. lima beans (large); 1/2 c. baby lima beans; 1/2 c. Great Northern beans; 1/2 c. pea beans; 1/2 c. yellow split peas; 1/2 c. green split peas; 1 large onion (optional); 1/2 c. lentil beans; 1/2 c. pinto beans; 1/2 c. garbanzo beans; 1/2 c. black-eyed peas; 1/2 c. kidney beans; 1 qt. canned tomatoes

Servings: persons

1/2 c. lima beans (large)
1/2 c. baby lima beans
1/2 c. Great Northern beans
1/2 c. pea beans
1/2 c. yellow split peas
1/2 c. green split peas
1 large onion (optional)
1/2 c. lentil beans
1/2 c. pinto beans
1/2 c. garbanzo beans
1/2 c. black-eyed peas
1/2 c. kidney beans
1 qt. canned tomatoes

1
Wash beans; put in large kettle.
2
Cover with water and soak overnight.
3
Next morning, drain and add 2 quarts water.
4
Simmer slowly while covered for 3 to 4 hours.
5
Now add 1 large onion (chopped), 1 quart canned tomatoes and 1 teaspoon chili powder to taste.
6
Simmer an additional 40 to 60 minutes.
7
Pieces of lean ham or a ham bone may be added at first cooking, if desired. Vegetable water flavors as well.
8
Carrots, celery and other seasonings may be added.
9
Use your imagination.
10
Freezes well. Delicious and nutritious!

392

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. lima beans (large), 1/2 c. baby lima beans, 1/2 c. Great Northern beans, 1/2 c. pea beans, and more.

Yes, Helen'S 12 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.

Helen'S 12 Bean Soup

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