15 Bean Soup/Stew

⏱ 150 mins 🍽 12 serving(s) 🏷 Stew

This substantial 15 bean stew is a complete meal in a pot. It combines a full packet of mixed beans with smoky meats like ham hocks, salt pork, bacon, and andouille sausage. The pot is seasoned with a distinctive mix of cumin, thyme, gumbo file, and chilli powder, along with onions, garlic, and bell pepper. A can of Rotel tomatoes adds a final touch. The long, slow simmer of approximately 2 1/2 hours yields tender beans and deep, melded flavours.

15 Bean Soup/Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) package 15 beans, Hurst's HamBeans preferred
  • 2 -3 ham hocks
  • 8 ounces salt pork, cut into 2 inch cubes
  • 8 ounces lean bacon, pieces
  • 1 (16 ounce) package andouille smoked sausage
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon gumbo file
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 elephant garlic cloves or 4 -6 regular garlic cloves
  • 1/2 bell pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) can rotel

Method

  1. Soak the beans overnight.
  2. Place every ingredient into a large cooking pot and simmer for approximately 2 1/2 hours until the beans become tender.
  3. Taste and add salt after the stew has cooked for 1 hour.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1131000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryStew
Authoregank01