The Old Fashioned Bean Soup Recipe I’m a teacher’s aide with winter recess duty...a cup of bean soup warms the body & soul!
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Ingredients:
16-oz. pkg. dried navy beans
2 qts. water
1 meaty ham bone
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery leaves, chopped
5 whole peppercorns
salt to taste
Optional: bay leaf
Easy Cornbread:
8-1/2 oz. pkg. corn muffin mix
8-1/2 oz. pkg. yellow cake mix
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. water
Method:
Cover beans with water in a large soup pot; soak overnight. Drain. Combine beans, 2 quarts water and remaining ingredients in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on high setting for 5 to 6 hours. Remove ham bone; dice meat and return to slow cooker.
Discard bay leaf, if using. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Easy Cornbread:
Combine all ingredients; mix well. Spread batter in a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
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