SIMPLE PINTO BEAN AND HAM SOUP

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A Shadows simple original soup made with counrty ham bone leftover from a 13 pound Smithsfield country cured ham.

Provided by Chef Shadows

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 20h10m

Yield 24 pint servings, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ham bone, leftover from 13 lb country ham
12 quarts water
5 bay leaves
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 onion, rough chopped
2 cups pinto beans, washed and picked over
water, to cover beans

Steps:

  • Place ham bone in a 12 quart soup pan.
  • Add the water, bay leaves, celery seed, mustard seed, and chopped onion.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Boil for about an hour, lower heat to a simmer.
  • Add red pepper flakes.
  • Cover and continue to simmer for an addition 17 hours.
  • Skim any skum from top as simmering progresses.
  • Meanwhile place pinto beans in a large pan and cover with water .
  • Soak beans over night or at least 8 hours.
  • Remove lid from ham broth.
  • Add beans and enough water to bring back up to starting volume of liquid.
  • Bring back to a boil.
  • Simmer uncovered for 2 hours.
  • Serve.

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