Tepary Bean And Turkey Bacon Soup For A 25 Quart Crock Pot Food

CROCK POT BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• RINSE AND SORT BEANS AND PUT IN LARGE POT WITH WATER AND SALT.
• BRING TO BOIL AND BOIL FOR TWO MINUTES.
• TURN OFF HEAT, COVER, AND LET STAND FOR 1 HOUR.
• RINSE, DRAIN, AND TRANSFER TO CROCK POT.
• COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN 6 ½ QUART CROCK POT WITH 10 CUPS WATER.
• COOK ON LOW FOR 8 HOURS.
• REMOVE HAM HOCK.
• CUT OFF USEABLE MEAT AND RETURN MEAT TO POT.
• REMOVE BAY LEAVES.
• FOR THICKER SOUP, STIR IN 1 TBS CORN STARCH MIXED WITH 2 TBS WATER.
• COOK ON HIGH FOR 30 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR.
• ADJUST SEASONINGS TO TASTE.
• Makes enough to feed a Third World Country or two teen-agers!

CROCK POT BEEF, BEAN & BACON SOUP

Steps:

• In large nonstick skillet, saute ground sirloin, onion, garlic and celery over medium to medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbles (be sure not to have heat too high so you don't burn the garlic); drain fat.
• Add ground beef mixture to a 5-quart or large slow cooker.
• Add the bacon and the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot, except for the garnishes; mix well.
• Cover and cook on low setting for 6-8 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours.
• To serve, garnish with any of the following: fresh tortilla strips, tortilla chips, corn chips, shredded cheese, sour cream and green onions.
• Don't forget to remove the bay leaf.
• Enjoy!

CROCK POT WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH BACON

Steps:

• Combine the beans, bacon, onion, celery, carrot, bouquet garni and broth in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours.
• Remove the bouquet garni.
• Discard.
• Puree about one-third of the soup in a food processor.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add cream if using, cover and continue to cook on LOW 15 minutes longer.

CROCK POT TURKEY, BEAN & BACON DIP

Steps:

• Brown the ground turkey in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat; drain.
• Spoon meat into slow cooker.
• Add all other ingredients to slow cooker; mix well.
• Cover and cook on low 4 hours or on high 2 hours.
• Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, corn chips or breadsticks.

CHEF JOEY'S PAPAGO TEPARY & BLACK BEAN SOUP (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Soak the beans in the fridge in one large container overnight with the cumin. I put in about a tablespoon of cumin in, but its up to you how much you want to add. Make sure you put double the amount of soak water to the beans. You don't want this drying out on you.
• In the morning drain the beans and set aside.
• In a medium size saute pan, heat up the vegan margarine and olive oil. Cook the turkey bacon, then add the onion and shallots and saute a little longer.
• Add the garlic and chipotle powder, or other chili powder if you don't have chipotle. Then add the mushroom and saute for a minute or two, then add the celery and carrots.
• Saute for about 5 minutes then add about 1 cup of the no-chicken broth and let this simmer for about 5 more minutes.
• Transfer the whole mixture to your crock pot and then add enough broth to fill within 2 inches from the top. Crumble in the oregano.
• Give it a good stir.
• Set the crock on high and leave for at least 6 hours.
• Taste a little of the soup after 6 hours and make sure all the beans are soft and the veggies cooked. If not leave for another 1/2 hour.
• About 3/4 of an hour before you serve this add the can of tomatoes. Cook for the remaining time.
• Enjoy with some Indian Fry Bread or bread of your choice.
• Bon Appetit!