Aunt Ginnys Bean Soup Food

AUNT GINNY'S BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Wash beans and add water to cover 2 inches over the beans.
• Soak overnight.
• Drain and put in a 6-8 quart pot.
• Cover with 2 quarts water, or use the ham stock made the day before (you may want to use chicken or vegetable broth if you didn't use a ham bone to make a stock).
• Remove meat from ham bone and dice, discarding any fat.
• Add the remaining ingredients and the meat removed from the ham bone and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the beans are tender.
• Sometimes I will add about 1 T chili powder to the soup for a change of pace.

AUNT GIN'S VEGETABLE SOUP (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in large crock pot.
• Cook on low at least 8-10 hours.
• You can use home canned or store bought vegetables. (If you use salt-free vegetables, you will need to cut back on the sugar.) I have found it best to freeze leftovers after 24 hours, if you add the onion, or the flavor really starts to get strong. If not, you can store it for several days in the refrigerator and reheat as needed. It works well to put all the ingredients in the crock pot the night before, store in the refrigerator and then cook the next day.

GRANDMA B'S BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place the beans in a slow cooker with enough water to cover, and soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
• Drain the beans, and return to the slow cooker. Cover with water, and mix in the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and ham.
• Cover slow cooker, and cook soup on High for 3 1/2 hours. Switch to Low, and continue cooking at least 6 1/2 hours. The longer it cooks the more flavorful it becomes.