Soups: Multi bean soup

By JoFClark

Ingredients

• bouquet garni bags:
• 2 cups bean mixture
• 2 qts water
• 1 1/2 lb ham chunks or 2 t vegetable bouillon
• 2 t minced onion
• 2 t white pepper
• 1 t garlic
• 1 16 oz can tomatoes
• 2 T parsley flakes
• 3 bay leaves or 1 t marjoram
• 1 t thyme
• 1 t basil
• Or
• Beans
• 1 large onion
• 1 quart tomatoes
• 1 pod red pepper (optional) or 1 t chili powder
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Soak the overnight overnight.
Drain, add all other ingredients.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to hours until beans are tender.

Or

Wash beans thoroughly. Place in a large kettle. Cover with water, add 2 T salt. Soak overnight. In morning, drain, add 2 quarts water and ham or ham hocks, bring to a boil, simmer slowly for 3-4 hours. Add onions, tomatoes, pepper or powder, lemon, salt and pepper.