HAM AND BEAN SOUP I

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A delicious, hearty bean soup. Very meaty, with a zesty Louisiana spice to it. Serve with a crusty bread or a cheddar beer bread.

Provided by Jackie Marsh

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound Italian sausage
2 smoked ham hocks
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
2 tablespoons dried parsley
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves crushed garlic

Steps:

  • Boil sausage to remove excess fat, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Skin ham hocks, and remove excess fat. In a large pot, brown sausage and ham hocks over medium heat. Drain off excess fat.
  • Add potatoes, celery, parsley, beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt, pepper, chili sauce, bay leaves, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce to the meat; add just enough water to cover. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover, and continue to cook for 2-3 hours.
  • Remove ham hocks and cut meat into bite-size pieces. Return meat to pot. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 826.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 47.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 1600.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

B R O K E N
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I was a bit disappointed with this soup. The flavor was bland, and the beans were undercooked.


Falson Raymond
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This soup is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ekizabeth Bush
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling.


Santi Dhamala
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


paul southworth
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover ham.


Mark Samhoon
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and soul-warming.


Umar Khani
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I'm not a big fan of ham and bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Silas Onyeka
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This soup is a must-try! It's easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious.


James Sesay
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This is the best ham and bean soup I've ever had! The flavors were amazing, and the soup was so hearty and filling.


Haris Haris awan
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and satisfying.


Masud Molla
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.


Olumpya
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I was skeptical about the addition of brown sugar to the soup, but it actually worked really well. It added a subtle sweetness that balanced out the saltiness of the ham.


Heather Henderson
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I've been making this soup for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Mustafa dogar Dogar
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This ham and bean soup was hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I especially liked the addition of the ham bone, which gave the soup a rich, smoky flavor.