Reviewed: May 12, 2012

I did like other reviews and added instant potatoes to give it body and it did along with some hot peppers diced approx. 2 tbsp. left out the salt, as the ham gave it enough, my husband enjoyed along with cornbread which is a must with bean soup

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emhogan95

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Streator, Illinois, USA

Living In: Odell, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: May 6, 2012

I've been making this for years! love it! I use a lot of black pepper in it :)

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Trisha

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2012

Soup was great. Of course, I modified slightly. Used 1.25 cups each carrots & celery, a whole diced onion. 2/3 of a large meaty smoked ham shank, omitted the diced ham as it was not needed. Soaked overnight, drained soaking water and added 4 cups chicken broth + 3 cups water. Although there was not much added salt, I would omit it next time as the ham shank added the correct amount without adding extra. Used much more fresh cracked black pepper that called for 10-15 turns of pepper grinder. Smashed about 1/2 the beans with a potato masher at the end for better texture. DELICIOUS!

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Kathleen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Walnut Creek, California, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2012

Excellent. I use Ham Hocks

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TIBANKS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2012

Very healthy and very good. I left out te ham. I added a package of frozen spinach. And I used vegetable stock instead of water. I doubled the carrots and celery. I still feel like it was missing something. But adding the spinach was a big improvement. Next time I may add a can of tomato paste....

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Lauren

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2012

My mom grew up in WV and this recipe is authentic. Make sure to rinse the beans after they soak! Don't add the salt 'til the end, you may not want it. I used 4 cups no salt added chicken stock and 3 cups water. You *have* to serve this soup with cornbread (I bake mine in a cast iron skillet), and you can use ham hocks if you don't have a bone. :) Don't forget to mash some soup up against the side of the pot.

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