Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 package HamBeens® 15 BEAN SOUP® (with seasoning packet )
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 smoked ham hock (or leftover ham or smoked sausage)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice )
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon (juiced)

Instruction

  • Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside.
  • Place beans in a large pot of cool water. Cover and allow to soak at least 8 hours or overnight. After soaking, drain water.
  • Add water and broth to a large pot
  • If using smoked ham hock, add with the water and broth to a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 1 hour. (Note: if using ham bone, leftover ham or smoked sausage, it can be added along the beans in the step below and does not need to pre-cook.)
  • Add, onion, garlic, and drained beans and reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 1 ½ to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, and lemon juice. Simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in the seasoning packet from the beans and season with salt & pepper to taste. Simmer 1 minute more.