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World's Best Bean Soup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 135 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is from Oneota Community Food Coop in Decorah Iowa. I picked it up with a bad of bulk mixed beans.
Ingredients:
2 cups dry 18 bean soup mix
2 quarts water
1 ham hock
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 chili powder
1 pint tomato
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions:
1. Wash the beans and place in a Dutch oven.
2. Cover with water and soak overnight.
3. Drain the beans and add the water, ham hock, salt and pepper.
4. Cover and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
6. Add the remaining ingredients.
7. Simmer 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove ham hock from the soup.
9. Remove from bone, chop and return meat to the soup.
10. Serve with your favorite homemade bread.
By RecipeOfHealth.com