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15-bean mix pack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Plain Old Bean Soup<\/p>\n

This one is easy. If you want it quickly, use canned beans. If you want to start the night before, use dry beans, which are considerably cheaper\u00a0at $1.89 for a bagful than the canned version at $1.90 to $2.50\/can, depending on where you are and what you purchase.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

One pack of mixed beans \u2013 soak overnight, starting at 8 PM or 9 PM, in a large pot, covered with water. Check them in the morning. They should all be inflated and ready to cook. Remove any floaters. Pour off the water, rinse again, and return the pot to the stove.<\/p>\n

If you prefer the canned beans because it\u2019s quicker:<\/p>\n

1 can each of black beans, Great Northerns,\u00a0 dark red kidney beans, light red kidney beans, navy beans, cannellinis, lim beans, pinto beans \u2013 in short, use as many varieties as you can find.<\/p>\n

Some ham, diced, chopped or minced in the Cuisinart thingy.<\/p>\n

Optional<\/u><\/strong>: a small amount of smoked salt pork to go with the ham<\/p>\n

1 large onion of your choice, chopped<\/p>\n

Celery \u2013 yes, the entire stalk can be used, including the leaves, cut coarse or thin \u2013 your choice, and you can use less celery if you want to keep sodium content low.<\/p>\n

Carrots \u2013 I find that half of a 1-lb bag of baby carrots is just fine for this<\/p>\n

Oregano \u2013 about what will fit in the cupped palm of your hand, or a dessert spoon. Use less if you don\u2019t like oregano.<\/p>\n

Chopped garlic or two tablespoons of garlic powder (this is optional)<\/p>\n

A very small amount of either chili powder or cumin is optional, your choice<\/p>\n

Tomatoes are also optional; I’d use the diced canned versions.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb \u2013 this is if you are trying to keep salt usage low. Contains no salt, but dried lemon bumps up the flavor considerably, and this has a lot of coarse black pepper in it<\/p>\n

Put all of that into the pot with the beans, then add equal parts chicken broth and beef broth to fill the pot to about 1.5 inches below the pot rim.<\/p>\n

Again, with the broth, if you are trying to control your salt intake, use the low sodium versions.<\/p>\n

Cover and cook on low. Keep checking on it, and yes, you are allowed to sample it from time to time.<\/p>\n

Cornbread goes well with this, as do fresh, cut-up veggies, and a nice dessert \u2013 maybe pumpkin pie with whipped cream?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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