Rinse beans in 5 quart kettle. Combine beans and 3 cups water. Cover. Let stand overnight or bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes. Let stand 1 hour. Do not drain. Simmer covered for 2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain reserving 2 cups liquid.
In Dutch oven cook bacon until almost crisp. Add onions and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender but not brown. Stir in the cooked pinto beans, tomatoes, rice, salt, paprika and pepper. Add reserved bean liquid and 2 cups water. Add meat, and bring mixture to boiling. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If soup is too thick, add water.
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This wonderfully thick soup takes only about 20 minutes and has a great flavor because of the curry powder and ginger.
My husband, who says he hates bean soup, loved this, so that is saying something! This makes a big pot, so there is plenty to freeze and enjoy for future meals.
Soak beans overnight in 6 cups water in large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours or until beans are very tender.
Brown sausage in skillet. cut into bite sized pieces. Combine everything except the sour cream, in large pot and simmer for about an to make sure the flavors all blend well.
Recipe for Senate Bean Soup. In the morning, put everything in a large crock pot and turn on low for 8 hours, at least. The longer the soup cooks, the mushier the beans will be.
If you love a spicy-tasting bean soup, you will love this! Very cheap and goes a long way!
Rinse beans. Place in dutch oven with water. Bring to boil over high heat; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand 1 hour. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer; covered, 1 1/2 hours or until beans are done.
Soak beans and simmer. Mash half tender beans. Simmer ham for 1 hour in water just to cover. Remove meat from bone (should have 1-2 cups).
Instead of mixing the beans together, you can layer the beans. Very pretty! Just use about 1/8 cup of each bean until you fill the container.
This is a cool recipe. Very yummy because it gives a little bite to the flavor of the soup with the picante sauce in it.
Soak beans in water to cover in bowl overnight. Place in saucepan. Cover with water. Cook for 2 hours or until soft. Add salt pork. Cook until tender. Add macaroni.
Soak beans overnight. Drain and put in large pot with water or beef stock and ham hocks. Cook 3-4 hours. Braise onion in butter or margarine.
Add salt to beans and cook until soft. Pour off water. Add milk, butter, pepper and more salt, if desired, and heat through. Serve with toasted bread crumbs on top.
Saute onion, celery, carrots, and garlic until transparent. You can also use any veggies you have in refrigerator. Add sliced kielbasa.
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute onions, leeks and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Add beans, potatoes, 1/4 tsp. of thyme and 1-1/2 cups of vegetable broth; simmer 20 minutes.
This cholesterol-free tasty dish is virtually fat free and is prepared with only 1 tablespoon of oil for 16 servings.
