9 Bean Soup
Description
A hearty, slow-simmered bean soup made from a full pint of mixed dried beans soaked overnight, cooked for 2 hours with ham hocks or sausage, then finished with Rotel tomatoes, diced onion, garlic, and hot pepper for another 1.5–2 hours. The kind of soup that fills the house with a smell that makes everyone ask what is cooking.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Wash dried beans. Cover with 2 quarts of water and let soak overnight. Drain.
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Add 2 quarts fresh water, 1 tsp. salt, and ham hocks or sausage to the beans.
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Simmer slowly for 2 hours.
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Add Rotel tomatoes, diced onion, garlic, and pepper. Simmer 1.5–2 more hours.
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Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 25mg9%
- Sodium 480mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Dietary Fiber 10g40%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 20g40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use a ham hock for a smoky, deeply savory broth or crumbled sausage for a spicier result. Both work beautifully.
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