13 Bean and Ham Soup ~ Bobs Red Mill 13 Bean Soup Mix

 

13-16 Bean Soup with Ham

1 Package 13-16 Dried Beans .. I use Bobs Red Mill 13 Bean Soup Mix 

Use 2 Cups of the Dried Beans,, soak over night in a large stock pot with cold water. Store the remaining dried beans. Optional --I also add ½ Cup Red Lentils.  The next morning drained and rinse the beans in a colander.

Add the Beans back to the Stock Pot along with

2 – 32oz containers Vegetable Stock

1 small can of Diced Tomatoes

2 Large Onions Chopped

1 cup Chopped Celery

1 bag of Baby Carrots or 5-6 whole Carrots Diced

4-5 Garlic Cloves Minced- or to taste

3 Bay Leaves

1 TBL Oregano

2 tsp. Chili Powder

2 tsp. Dried Thyme

1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

1 TBL Dried Parsley or 2-3 Tbl Fresh Parsley

to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Salt and Pepper (If ham is very salty skip adding salt)

Bring to a boil,, cover with lid tilted

Gently boil 2-3 hours

Turn down to low heat and simmer 4-5 hours or until beans are tender. Add more water if to thick.

Adjust seasonings if needed. 

Add Chopped Ham,, desired amount or Chourico – Portuguese Sausage that has been pre-boiled and chopped. Heat thoroughly.  Squeeze 2-3 squirts of Lemon Juice. ENJOY!