Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 20 ounces 15-bean soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 ham bone, with some meat attached
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 3 quarts chicken stock or water
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Instruction

  • Wash the beans and discard any dirt or impurities. Place in a large pot and add enough water to cover.
  • Bring to boil for about 5 to 7 minutes and then remove from heat. Allow to sit, covered, for about 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid.
  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add ham bone, celery, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly until ham is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. 
  • Add beans and the stock or water (enough to cover about 2 inches over the top of beans and ham bone). If using water, add 2 bouillon chicken cubes and stir until dissolved.
  • Bring to a boil, skimming foam that floats on top. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender and ham meat is falling off the bone. Stir occasionally and add more stock or water as needed.
  • Add diced tomatoes, Cajun seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened to desired consistency.
  • Scrape off meat from bone and discard bone. Return ham meat to pot. Serve hot.