Nov 09, 2006
After reading the "most helpful" reviews, this was my approach:
1.) Subsituted 2 packets of ham bouillon (each packet=1/4 lb. of ham)
2.) Added chopped celery (carrot sticks and celery sticks were purchased together already cut at WalMart)
3.) Added 2 cups of diced potatoes
4.) Added two tsps. of garlic, and approx. 1 tsp. of the following: basil, oregano, thyme, black pepper and seasalt, as well as 2-3 bay leaves.
5.) Left out the ketchup, as I was confused as to "why" to use it
6.) Tossed everything in the crock pot with 8 cups of water (per the original recipie) and let cook (KEEP TEMP LOW!!!!)for 7 hours.
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS AND NUTRICIOUS!!!!!! However, the morning after eating the soup, I realized my system was apparently ill-prepared to break down the beans, so I decided to add 7 drops of BEANO to each new serving (which solved the problem...)
Will probably make at least twice a month from now on!
—Sqt68
