When its cold outside, soup is such a comfort food. This is a great recipe made from leftovers. It can be doubled or tripled etc. for a great supper swap meal and it also freezes well.
I buy a ham with the glaze packet from either Costco or Sam's Club. Once cooked it is good for several meals and lunch meat. Once the ham is carved and down to scraps and bone, I make the following recipe.
Day One
1-2 20 oz bags of bean soup mix, 15 bean variety
Sort and wash the beans
Mix beans in a collander under running water
Place mix in a plan
Cover with water
Soak beans overnight
Day Two
Drain the beans
Add two quarts of water per package of beans
Add ham, ham hock, bacon or soup bone (Note: I use the cuisinart to shred the ham scraps after cleaning off the fat)
Bring to a boil
Simmer slowly for 2 1/2 - 3 hours
Add the following:
1-2 large diced onions
1-2 15 oz.cans of tomato
Red bell pepper (optional)
1-2 Tsp chili powder
2 Tbls lemon juice
1 clove minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Enjoy!
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