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Bean: Cowboy Bean Soup
posted by Fred in CO 08-01-100 9:06 AM
Cowboy Bean Soup
1/3 cup each of the folowing beans:
Anasazi Beans
White Northern or Navy Beans
Red Kidney Beans
Red or Green Lentils
Black Beans
Yellow Split Peas
Blackeyed Peas
Also -
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chile powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 tbsp. white vinegar
2 tbsp. molasses
1 lb lean ham, cubed
Rinse beans, place in large bowl. Add 2 qts. water and 2 tbsp. baking soda. Allow beans to soak 8 hours or overnight.
Rinse beans thoroughly. Put beans in a stock pot or Dutch oven. Add 2 quarts fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
When simmering, add spices, onion, and chiles. Simmer for 90 minutes. Then add the ham, vinegar, and molasses (1/3 cup packed brown sugar can be substituted for the molasses). Simmer another 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
