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Mixed Bean Soup

Name: Mixed Bean Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) mixed dried beans; 8 cups water; 1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained; 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

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + standing Cook: 2-1/2 hours

Makes

10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

Guests and family alike praise this soup and always ask for seconds. The nicest thing about it is that any variation of dry beans can be used. - Arlene Hilman, Cawston, British Columbia

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Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) mixed dried beans
8 cups water
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 162 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein.

Mixed Bean Soup

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