SPICY HAM AND BEAN SOUP

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Make and share this Spicy Ham and Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Doobious

Categories     Pork

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups beans (great northern, pinto, black, navy, lentils - any or all)
3 ham hocks
8 ounces chopped kielbasa (, or other sausage, if you love meat)
10 cups water (vegetable, chicken, or beef) or 10 cups stock (vegetable, chicken, or beef)
2 medium chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (28 ounce) can Italian tomatoes
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley or 2 tablespoons oregano (or any combination of those herbs)
freshly squeezed, lemon, juice of
salt

Steps:

  • If you've got time, cover beans with water and soak, covered, overnight.
  • Otherwise, cover beans with water and bring to a boil for a few minutes, then bring the heat down to low and simmer for 30 minutes or so.
  • Drain (this helps cut down on any, uh, gas issues).
  • Cover again with water, stock, or a combination.
  • Add ham hocks and bring heat back to medium.
  • Simmer for an hour or until beans are softened and meat is coming off the bones.
  • Add water or stock as needed throughout cooking process.
  • Remove ham hocks and set aside to cool.
  • Add onions, tomatoes (with juice), garlic, spice, salt and sausage (if desired).
  • Remove meat from ham hocks, shred into small pieces, and add to soup.
  • Continue to simmer until beans are very soft.
  • and tomatoes have broken down.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with crusty, rustic bread and a green salad.

Imaz Ali
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This soup is way too salty. I had to add a lot of water to it to make it edible.


Mentesnot Yilma
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


Miloud Naoui
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This soup is a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Seif Sifon
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I've made this soup several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


kate Ruddick
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Good Vibe
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I love the smoky flavor of the ham in this soup. It's a really unique and delicious dish.


Ghulam Farooque B
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This soup is amazing! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


army gaming
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Sammy Currency
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This soup is way too salty. I had to add a lot of water to it to make it edible.


Hayden Standifer
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


Doug Aarness
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This soup is a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


alarm cage
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I made this soup in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Ayanda Bonkhe Magagula
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Asad Rao
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful.


joe potter
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of ham, beans, and spices. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Ian John
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I've made this soup twice now, and it's quickly become a favorite in my household. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. The second time, I added some extra vegetables, and it was even better. I highly reco


Chrisna Jackson
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This spicy ham and bean soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The ham and beans provide a good source of protein, while the vegetables add flavor and texture. The soup is also relatively easy to make, and it can b


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