Bean Soup I Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
2 lb great northern beans
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 qt water (or more if needed)
1 lb smoked sausage, diced
1 salt & pepper to taste
Recipe Preparation
Presoak beans for faster cooking. Combine ingedients and cook in
heavy pot over low heat until tender, at least 2 hrs. Mash with
potato masher until beans blend into soup. Best served with warm corn
bread. This recipe is perfect for crock-pots and slow cookers if
cooking time is extended.
Servings: 1
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