Ham and Bean Soup

Name: Ham and Bean Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 package (20 ounces) 16-bean soup mix; 5 quarts water, divided; 1 pound fully cooked ham, cubed; 2 fully cooked bratwurst links, sliced; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup sliced carrots; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + standing Cook: 3 hours

Makes

18 servings (4-1/2 quarts)

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023

This zippy medley from Great Bend, Kansas field editor Margaret Shauers features a mix of colorful beans.

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Ingredients

1 package (20 ounces) 16-bean soup mix
5 quarts water, divided
1 pound fully cooked ham, cubed
2 fully cooked bratwurst links, sliced
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

Directions

Rinse dry beans and place in a Dutch oven with 3 qts. of water. Bring to a boil; boil for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain and rinse beans. Return to pan; add remaining water and the next 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until beans are almost tender.
Add tomatoes and chiles; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 150 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 1076mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 12g fiber), 13g protein.

Ham and Bean Soup

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