Pennsylvania 8 Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Pennsylvania 8 Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. each: pinto, navy, kidney, large lima, small lima beans, black-eyed peas, split peas, lentils and barley; 2 Tbsp. salt; ham bone or hock; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large can tomatoes (28 oz.); 1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 c. each: pinto, navy, kidney, large lima, small lima beans, black-eyed peas, split peas, lentils and barley
2 Tbsp. salt
ham bone or hock
1 large onion, chopped
1 large can tomatoes (28 oz.)
1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

1
Wash beans and barley.
2
Place in large kettle and cover with water to 2 inches above beans.
3
Add 2 tablespoons salt.
4
Soak overnight and drain in morning.
5
Add 2 quarts water and ham bone or hock.
6
Bring to boil and simmer slowly 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
Remove ham bone or hock.
8
Cut off meat; chop and return to soup.
9
Add onion, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.
10
Simmer 1 hour or more.
11
Serve with tossed salad and corn bread or crusty French bread.
12
Enjoy!

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. each: pinto, navy, kidney, large lima, small lima beans, black-eyed peas, split peas, lentils and barley, 2 Tbsp. salt, ham bone or hock, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pennsylvania 8 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.

Pennsylvania 8 Bean Soup

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