Nine Bean Soup

Nine Bean Soup

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : American Beans

Beef Pork & Ham

Poultry Soups And Stews

Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 package Nine Bean Soup Mix

1 quart water

2 teaspoons salt -- optional

1 turkey leg OR ham bone & scraps OR 1 1/2 pounds chuck roast

1 can tomatoes--

28 oz -- chopped

1 large onion -- chopped

1 teaspoon chili powder OR 2 teaspoons dried herbs (thyme, savory, etc)

2 teaspoons lemon juice

brown sugar -- to taste

1/4 cup small pasta

Soak the beans overnight in water and salt. Next day, pour off the water

and add two quarts fresh water and the meat, and bring to a boil over high

heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for two hours. Add the tomatoes and onion, chili powder or herbs and the remaining ingredients. Cook 1 hour

more. If the soup gets too thick, add broth or water. Remove the meat,

Chop it in bite size pieces, and return to soup. This freezes well - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -