Post by Granny Smith on Mar 15, 2008 11:03:50 GMT -5
Quick Bean Soup
contributed by carla
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1 c. finely chopped ham
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper
2 T. bacon drippings
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut up
1/2 c. water
1 T. brown sugar
1 T. vinegar
1/2 t. salt
1 (1 lb. 6 oz.) jar New England-style baked beans**
** I use Bush's Original beans.
Cook ham, onion and bell pepper in bacon drippings in large saucepan until meat s browned and vegetables are soft. Add tomatoes, water, brown sugar, vinegar and salt; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Reserve 1 c. beans from jar. Mash the remainder. Add reserved and mashed beans to soup. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
Makes about 5 cups.
contributed by carla
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1 c. finely chopped ham
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper
2 T. bacon drippings
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut up
1/2 c. water
1 T. brown sugar
1 T. vinegar
1/2 t. salt
1 (1 lb. 6 oz.) jar New England-style baked beans**
** I use Bush's Original beans.
Cook ham, onion and bell pepper in bacon drippings in large saucepan until meat s browned and vegetables are soft. Add tomatoes, water, brown sugar, vinegar and salt; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Reserve 1 c. beans from jar. Mash the remainder. Add reserved and mashed beans to soup. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
Makes about 5 cups.