Ham and Bean Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Shauers  PHOTO BY: Marian 

"This zippy medley from Great Bend, Kansas field editor Margaret Shauers features a mix of colorful beans."
Ham and Bean Soup Recipe
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (20 ounce) package 15 bean soup mix
  • 5 quarts water, divided
  • 1 pound cooked, cubed ham
  • 2 fully cooked bratwurst, sliced
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

DIRECTIONS

  1. Rinse dry beans and place in a Dutch oven with 3 qts. of water. Bring to a boil; boil for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans. Return to pan; add remaining water and the next 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add tomatoes and chilies; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by kathyevans 
Great recipe...added corn, did not add green peppers. Used turkey bratwurst to make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by SVOGUE 
I have never made bean soup before I tried this. My husband has declared this recipe as the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by Peggy 
Perfect recipe because I didn't have time to soak the beans overnight. I used ham hocks for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by Rebeckah 
You can't go wrong with this one, folks! Even if you tweek it to fit your personal taste, it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by ORAKI 
Great recipe!! Instead of bratwurst I used kielbasa and it came out perfectly. This was my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by GardenGirl11 
OUTSTANDING! This is one of the best soups we've ever had, and we LOVE soup! I made just a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by Kathy T. 
Great soup. Used dry lima beans in lieu of beans in the recipe. Also substituted 16 oz. jar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2008 by Anna P. 
Great recipe! This turned out delicious, even without a ham bone! I followed this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by Marian 
Awesome recipe with a few minor changes. I used a bag of 16 bean soup and followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2008 by cjucoder 
I loved this recipe. Really fun having all those different beans. I used kielbasa instead of... MORE


 
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