OLD COUNTRY BEAN SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large ham hock, cut in half
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1 can (20 ounces) white kidney beans
1 can (6ounces) tomatoe paste
1/4 cup sour cream
salt

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, onion, ham hock, pepper, bay leaf, and 6 cups water in saucepot. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1 hour. Remove and discard bay leaf. Remove ham hock: discard skin and bone. Cut up meat and return to saucepot. Stir undrained beans and tomato paste into soup: simmer 15 minutes longer. In a small bowl, mix sour cream with about 1/2 cup of the hot soup. Taste: add salt if needed.

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