Multi Bean Soup

Attributed to:  Gram (Horn)  & Marilyn

Contributed by: Family Cookbook

Category: Soup

Description: This was initially titled nine bean soup. There are multiple brands of multi bean soup mix available. Choose your favorite and a nice baguette to go with it. Note - If using Hurst’s brand beans discard the flavor packet that comes with it.

Prep Time: 5 min + overnight soak

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 8

Difficulty rating: 2

Ingredients:

   2 Cups of multi bean soup mix

   8 Cups water

   1 pound ham, diced

   1 Large onion, chopped

   1 Clove garlic, minced

   1/2 - 3/4 Teaspoon salt (or to taste)

   1 (16oz.) Can tomatoes & green chilies (Undrained)

Special tools/utensils needed: Dutch oven, colader

Directions:

1. Rinse 2 cups bean mix in a colander

2. Place the beans in a dutch oven and add water to cover 2 inches above beans 

3. Soak overnight.

4. When ready to cook drain the water the beans are soaking in

5. Add 8 cups of water, ham, onion, garlic, and salt.  

6. Cover and bring to a boil on high heat 

7. Reduce heat and simmer on medium low heat for 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.

8. Add tomatoes and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.