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15 Bean Soup

Here's how you make 15 Bean Soup
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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 4h
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 20 ounces dried beans (one 20-ounce package mixed 15 or 16 bean soup)
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounce) stewed tomatoes
  • 1 ham bone (or pork hock)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cajun spice
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Seasoning packet (that comes with the bean mix)
  • Water (to start the soup)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place the beans after sorting them in a dutch oven, cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a rapid boil and boil 2 minutes.

  • Step 2: Remove from heat and cover beans and let sit for 1 hour.

  • Step 3: Drain beans and add fresh water to the breans, atleast 3 inches over the top of the beans. Add in your ham bone or ham hock and the bay leaves at this time. Simmer this for atlteast 2 hours and the beans have softened. If the water evaporates, add more water and continue to simmer.

  • Step 4: Once the beans are tender, do not drain, add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.

  • Step 5: Simmer until the onion is soft and done. About 20 minutes.

  • Step 6: Remove the ham bone or ham hock and take off any ham that may be on them. Add meat to soup.

  • Step 7: Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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