TASTY BEAN SOUP

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Provided by Fit Cook

Categories Beans

Time 10h25m

Yield 4 quarts, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package 15 bean soup mix (discard the flavor packet)
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
2 smoked turkey legs
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, chopped (I used yellow)
10 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 teaspoon clove
15 peppercorns
3 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Soak beans overnight in about 3 quarts of water. Drain and either set aside or if you are using a crockpot put on the lowest setting and add chicken stock with the beans.
Heat olive oil in a large pan. Score smoked turkey legs or thighs and place in hot pan. Allow the turkey to heat and release flavor into the oil while prepping the other ingredients.
Remove turkey from the pan and place into crockpot or set aside.
Put onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in pan and cook until just tender.
Add all spices and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes to allow dry spices to open up.
Add vegetable mixture into crockpot or put the turkey, beans, and stock into the large pan. If you are using a pan bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for as long you can stand! (The smell is so good you will not be able to resist tasting) I recommend at least 4-6 hours.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 260, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 5.3