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Portuguese Bean Soup
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 300 Minutes
Ready In: 320 Minutes
Servings: 16
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Ingredients:
1 lb dried kidney beans
4 quarts water
1 large smoked ham shank
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
6 cups shredded cabbage
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into small pieces
Directions:
1. Wash & drain beans.
2. In an 8 qt kettle, bring water to boil.
3. Add beans, ham, tomato sauce, onion,garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered 5 hrs (you could use a crock pot).
5. Add potatoes, carrots, cabage, and spaghetti.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer uncoverd 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
8. Remove ham.
9. Remove meat from the bone and cube.
10. Return meat to soup.
11. Serve with garlic bread and salad.
By RecipeOfHealth.com