15 Bean and Ham Soup
This robust soup elevates a simple pot of beans with a blend of fifteen varieties, smoky ham, and savoury bacon. Layers of vegetables and spices create a deeply satisfying flavour that develops over several hours of cooking. It makes a generous batch, ideal for feeding a crowd or freezing for later. For a hint of spice, consider using a Cajun-style bean blend. A bowl of this soup pairs wonderfully with fresh cornbread.
- Time: 270 min
- Servings: 8
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Ingredients
- package dry beans
- ham bone
- ham, chopped
- bacon bits
- large carrots, chopped, divided in half
- stalks celery & leaves, chopped, divided in half
- large onion, chopped, divided in half
- chicken broth, divided
- bay leaves
- tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- drops liquid smoke
- tablespoons Dijon mustard
- tablespoon chili powder
- tablespoon dried parsley
- teaspoon ground rosemary
- teaspoon black pepper, ground
- can vegetable juice
- cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
- tablespoons lemon juice