Mixed Bean Soup

By rrxing

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 ounces) mixed dried beans
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 pound ground turkey or beef, cooked and drained X Enhance the Flavor With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened.

Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Add water to the beans; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves.
Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).