Nine Bean Soup

Author

Sharon Bean

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
2 cups	Nine Bean Soup Mix
2 quarts	Water
1 pound	Diced Ham
1 large	Onion, chopped
1 clove	Garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon	Salt
1 (16-ounce) can	Chopped Tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can	Tomatoes and Green Chiles, undrained

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Instructions

1. Sort and wash the 2 cups of bean mix.
2. Place the beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water to 2 inches above the beans. Let them soak overnight.
3. The next day, drain the beans.
4. Return the beans to the Dutch oven and add 2 quarts of water, the diced ham, chopped onion, minced garlic, and salt.
5. Cover the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
6. Add the remaining ingredients (canned tomatoes and canned tomatoes with green chiles).
7. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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