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Hearty Ham and Bean Soup
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 150 Minutes
Servings: 10
From Gooseberry Patch The Cozy Home Cookbook
Ingredients:
1/4 cup barley
1/4 cup dried black beans
1/4 cup dried red beans
1/4 cup dried pinto bean
1/4 cup dried navy beans
1/4 cup dried black-eyed peas
1/4 cup great northern bean
1/4 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup dried split peas
2 quarts water
1 lb ham, cooked and diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, undrained (rotel)
Directions:
1. Sort and wash beans; place beans in a large Dutch oven.
2. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; let soak overnight.
3. Drain beans; add 2 quarts fresh water, ham, onion, garlic, and salt to the pot with the beans.
4. Cover and bring to a boil; decrease heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours OR until beans are tender.
5. Add tomatoes with liquid; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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