Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2012

A bit bland, but wonderfully comforting on a cold winter night. We had it with cornbread.

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2011

I've actually made this before, minus the carrots and ketchup. I guess was a staple of larger families of the depression or later, as my family & inlaws had it on a regular basis. What we have done also, is made corn bread to put into soup as we are eating it.

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2011

This is a very good bean soup. I had a ham bone with meat on it in the freezer so I just threw that in with the beans. Came out great. I served with Indian Fry Bread. Yum. Great meal for a cold winter day! Thanks for the recipe.

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rae

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2011

I made this in the crock-pot. Used dry beans, 3 cans of chicken broth and 3 cups of water for flavor since I didn't have any ham. Did not precook/ soak the beans, just rinsed them and put them in. Cooked on high for 6 hours and low for about an hour. They came out great ! I was worried they would not get done without the first step, but they were nice and tender. Thanks for sharing !

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SHARYL4

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bellflower, California, USA

Living In: Mohave Valley, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2010

Was good. Didnt have catsup so subbed Hickory BBQ sauce

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hendotoo

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Salem, Oregon, USA

Living In: Crooked River Ranch, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2010

As a vegetarian I used Morningstar Farms bacon instead of ham to give it a smokey flavor. I just diced it up and added it halfway through. Seriously, it was delicious. I also added a half of a can of tomato sauce and a teaspoon of sugar instead of ketchup.

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samiramirage

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2010

Very easy. I used chicken broth instead of water and (drum roll) I added bacon drippings... I know, I know. (Next time I'll add garlic) : )

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House of Brian

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2009

Its OK. This is a very basic recipe with very little flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and when I tasted it 2 hours into the cooking I was disapointed so I added some seasonings. If you make this be ready to add some salt, pepper, maybe a bay leaf or whatever else you like.

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RLORKY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2009

I added a pound of ham and also a pound of bacon (fried before adding to the soup). I also used navy beans and the soup cooked really fast, it was done about an hour and a half sooner than I expected. This was sooooo good on a cold winter day. I can't wait to make it again!

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