On a wintery cold day comfort food always calls to me. This bean soup got my attention today because I met a nice elderly man in the grocery store who was buying dried beans. I knew from the minute he said hello to me that he knew what he was doing with bean soup! He had that accent that screamed….Yes madam I know how to make bean soup. Also the store had ham hocks on sale today…………I’ve never cooked a ham hock in my life!
So here is to my mid-winter life……..a pot of Bean Soup for the weekend!
Ingredients:
1 - 2 lbs of ham hocks
1 cup onion, chopped
2 carrots shredded
2 – 3 stalks of celery chopped
1 quart of “Dad’s” home grown bottled diced tomatoes…..maybe you can buy that in a grocery store!
1 tsp chili powder
Juice of 1 lemon
1 –2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs of rosemary
1 20 oz bag of dried “Bean Soup” beans
Salt and Pepper to taste
Method:
Place rinsed beans in a pot with 3 quarts of water. Bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat, cover and continue boiling 60-70 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. After 60 minutes, add ingredients. Place everything in your favorite crock pot and continue cooking for several hours. I cook mine most of the afternoon.
