OLD-FASHIONED BEAN SOUP WITH A MODERN TWIST

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This bean soup recipe is one of our favorites. It is so easy and quick on those rushed nights. I serve this with cornbread.

Provided by Lori Moore

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp fat (oil, butter, bacon grease)
3-4 c diced or chopped ham
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 c diced celery
1 c canned carrots
6 pieces bacon, crisped and crumbled
4 c chicken broth
2- 28 oz can(s) pinto beans
3- 15 oz can(s) great northern beans
salt
pepper
onion powder

Steps:

  • 1. In the bottom of a soup pot, saute ham, onions, and celery in the fat/grease of your choice.
  • 2. When the ham is heated through and the onions and celery are translucent, add in bacon, and carrot, sauteing until the vegetables are heated through.
  • 3. Next, pour in undrained beans and stock. Flavor with seasonings, to your liking.
  • 4. Cook over medium heat until soup comes to a slow boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer 15-20 minutes.

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