Description Makes 3 Quarts: 10-12 servings Cook Time: 3 hours Additions: 2 quarts water 1/2 lb. ham (cubed) 1/2 lb. kielbasa (diced) 1/2 lb. chicken (cubed) 1 (14.5 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 2 teaspoons salt To Prepare: Rinse beans. Place in 2″ water in large pot & bring to boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat & soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans; return to pot with water, soup seasoning packet, salt, and ham. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken, and kielbasa (or one of the three-no need to add all). Simmer 1 – 1.5 hours until beans are tender. Recipe Variations: Gourmet Light Use turkey ham and turkey kielbasa Vegetarian Variations Follow directions in Step One and then add: three carrots, peeled & chopped, three cloves garlic, peeled & chopped, two potatoes, peeled & diced, three cups raw cabbage, chopped coarse. One 14.5 oz. can crushed tomatoes. Bring back to boil, reduce heat & simmer 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Extra Hearty Use a ham hock instead of the cubed ham suggested Crock-Pot Instructions Place all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high until boiling, reduce to low and cook until beans are tender. Ingredients: Dried beans, peas, dried vegetables, herbs & spices.
