Nine Bean Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Nine Bean Soup

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : American Beans
Beef Pork & Ham
Poultry Soups And Stews
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package Nine Bean Soup Mix
1 quart water
2 teaspoons salt -- optional
1 turkey leg OR
ham bone & scraps OR
1 1/2 pounds chuck roast
1 can tomatoes--28 oz -- chopped
1 large onion -- chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder OR
2 teaspoons dried herbs (thyme, savory, etc)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
brown sugar -- to taste
1/4 cup small pasta

Soak the beans overnight in water and salt. Next day, pour off the water
and add two quarts fresh water and the meat, and bring to a boil over high
heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for two hours. Add the tomatoes and
onion, chili powder or herbs and the remaining ingredients. Cook 1 hour
more. If the soup gets too thick, add broth or water. Remove the meat,
Chop it in bite size pieces, and return to soup.

This freezes well

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