BEST OF BRIDGE BEAN SOUP

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This is from the Aces cookbook in the Best of Bridge series. It's one of my all time favorite soup recipes.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb hot italian sausage
2 smoked ham hocks, or 2-3 cups cubed ham
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 onions, diced
3 stalk(s) celery, chopped
5 carrots, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 c chopped parsley, or 2 tablespoons dried
3 14-oz can(s) kidney beans
1 14-oz can(s) tomato sauce
1 28-oz can(s) chopped tomatoes
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
2 bay leaves
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Boil sausage to remove excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces. Skin pork hocks and remove excess fat.
  • 2. Brown sausage and pork hocks in large heavy pot. Drain.
  • 3. Add all other ingredients and add just enough water to cover. Bring to boil then reduce to simmer.
  • 4. Cover and continue to cook for 2-3 hours.
  • 5. Remove pork hocks and cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to pot.
  • 6. Serve with crusty bread or cheddar beer bread.

Mercy Murugi
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This soup is a good starting point, but it needs a little bit of tweaking to make it really great.


talha sheikh
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I would make this soup again, but I would make a few changes. I would use less salt, cook the beans a little bit longer, and add some more vegetables.


Haji Kajue
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Nargis Begum
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The soup was a little bit too spicy for me.


Isodje Goodnews
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I found the beans to be a little bit too hard.


bubblegum
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This soup is a little bit too salty for my taste.


Abbas kamal
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I'm not a big fan of ham hocks, but I still liked this soup. The beans and vegetables were so flavorful that I didn't even notice the ham hock.


Ashley Gibson
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Marwa
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and forget about it.


Jimmy Mtserikyaa
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Patricia Chisim
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


pentonulenga m
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Heather Bazinet
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I love the smoky flavor of the ham hock in this soup. It really gives the soup a depth of flavor.


The Killer
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus.


Andalo Msumani
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this soup changed my mind. The beans are so tender and flavorful, and the broth is so rich and savory. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Elliott Kilori
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and have a delicious meal ready when I get home from work.


Prince Shahid
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the ham hock and the tender beans and vegetables. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Oribhabor stephanie
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This soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beans are cooked to perfection and the vegetables are crisp-tender. The broth is rich and flavorful, with a hint of smokiness from the ham hock. I would definitely re