Mom's Friendship Soup Recipe

Name: Mom's Friendship Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup black beans; ¼ cup red kidney beans; ¼ cup white navy beans; ¼ cup white lima beans; ¼ cup baby lima beans; ¼ cup split peas; ¼ cup lentils; ¼ cup black-eyed peas; ¼ cup pinto beans; 2 ham hocks; 1 lb kielbasa; 2 bay leaves; 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes; 2 onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium chicken; 2 tablespoons parsley; salt and pepper; thyme

Servings: persons

¼ cup black beans
¼ cup red kidney beans
¼ cup white navy beans
¼ cup white lima beans
¼ cup baby lima beans
¼ cup split peas
¼ cup lentils
¼ cup black-eyed peas
¼ cup pinto beans
2 ham hocks
1 lb kielbasa
2 bay leaves
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium chicken
2 tablespoons parsley
salt and pepper
thyme

1
Wash beans, add water to cover plus 1 TB salt& soak overnight.
2
Next morning, drain& add 3 quarts water, 2 hamhocks, 2 bay leaves& thyme.
3
Cook 3 hours covered, then add tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, chicken, salt& pepper.
4
Simmer 1 hour, then remove chicken& hamhocks, debone.
5
Discard bones, fat& skin.
6
Return chicken& ham, cut in small pieces, to soup pot.
7
Add Kielbasa sausage, cut in thin slices,& parsley.
8
Cook till sausage is done.
9
Add water as needed-- Stir bottom often to avoid burning.
10
Enjoy!

307

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup black beans, ¼ cup red kidney beans, ¼ cup white navy beans, ¼ cup white lima beans, and more.

Yes, Mom's Friendship 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.

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Mom's Friendship Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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