16-Bean Soup with Ham

One of our customers shared this recipe with me many years ago. We've shared it with many of you. It is the best 16-Bean Soup we have ever tasted! Unique ingredients makes it a hit, even with young children!

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Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Calories 782 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups 16-bean soup mix
6 cups water
Ham or a Ham Bone
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ginger
1 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic
4 Tbsp barbecue sauce
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
2 stalks celery chopped
4 Tbsp catsup
1 16 oz can diced tomatoes

Instructions

Slow Cooker Instructions

Place beans, water, ham bone, salt, ginger, onion and garlic in a slow cooker. Bring to a simmer, and let simmer all day--heat should not be too low.
1-2 hours before serving, add the rest of the ingredients and continue to simmer till vegetables soften.

Pressure Cooker Instructions

Place all ingredients into pressure cooker or insta pot, and pressure cook for 20-30 minutes or until beans are cooked.

Stove-top Instructions

Wash mixed beans and soak overnight.
Drain and add water, ham, salt, and ginger. Cook until beans are tender--about an hour.
Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 2-2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 782kcalCarbohydrates: 163gProtein: 34gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 3740mgPotassium: 2149mgFiber: 31gSugar: 67gVitamin A: 833IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 12mg

Keyword 16-Bean Mix, beans, Ham, Soup

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