CALICO BEAN SOUP RECIPE FROM MIX

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Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Pork

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package beans (including spice packet)
ham hocks or 1/2 lb ham
2 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (or 2 14-1/2 ounce cans)
1 lemon, juice of
salt

Steps:

  • If desired, omit ham and substitute beef, chicken, or vegetable stock for the cooking water.
  • Wash beans thoroughly.
  • Place in a large kettle, cover with water and soak overnight.
  • (An alternate method is to bring beans and water to a boil,remove from heat, and cover and let stand for 1 hour.) Next drain beans and add 2 quarts of new water and ham or ham hock (or use broth if omitting ham).
  • Simmer slowly for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Then add spice packet, onion, tomatoes (undrained), lemon juice and salt to taste (spice packet contains no salt).
  • Simmer another 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
  • Take ham from soup.
  • Remove any bits of ham from bone and return to soup.
  • If using boneless ham, cut into bite-size pieces and return to soup.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.3, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 10.4, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.1

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