Categories: Soups
Ingredients
- 2 C mixed beans
- 1 can tomatoes (diced or whole, cut up) or equivalent of fresh
- 1 T (barely) Crazy Salt
- 1 t regular salt
- pepper
- ham hock or smoked sausage
- 1/2C - 3/4 C chopped onion
- 1/4 C - 1/3 C chopped celery
- 2/3 C - 3/4 C pearled barley
Directions
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*Soak beans – hot or cold method.
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*To cook, use fresh water to cover, plus some, beans in a large dutch oven.
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*Add all other ingredients to pot except barley.
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*Bring to boil, reduce to low simmer and cover.
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*Cook until all tender, about 1 ½ hours or cover and put in a 300º oven for 2 or 3 hours. Stir once or twice.
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*During last 45 minutes, stir in barley. You may need to add a little more water.
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*Can mash with a potato masher when done for more creamy soup texture.
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*Can also cook in crock pot all day on low, stir once or twice. (best)