Spicy Red Bean Soup

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SPICY RED BEAN SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Beans

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Jim Vorheis
1 t Cayenne pepper
1 t Freshly ground black pepper
2 Bay leaves, crumbled
1 t Ground cumin
1 lb Dry red kidney beans
3 qt Water
1 1/4 lb Lean smoked ham hock
1 tb Salt
1 1/2 c Chopped celery, cut into
-1/2-inch pieces
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1/2 ts Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
3 tb Minced fresh parsley

Place cayenne pepper, black pepper, bay leaves and
cumin in center of 6-inch square of cheesecloth. Pull
edges together, making a ball of the spices. Twist
and tie with heavy thread.

Rinse beans and put them in large kettle with spice
ball, water, ham hock, salt, celery, onion and garlic.
Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer covered for
3-4 hours or until beans are tender, stirring
occasionally. Just before serving, remove spice ball.
Stir in Tabasco and parsley.

Creme de Colorado Cookbook (1987) From the collection
of Jim Vorheis



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