10-Bean Soup

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 100 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

One pound of mixed beans soaked overnight is covered in water with onions, celery, and garlic sautéed with bacon in this hearty 10-bean soup recipe.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dry mixed beans
4 slices bacon
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery, chopped
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Soak beans in water overnight.
2 Fry bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until partially cooked, then add onion, garlic, and celery. Cook until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
3 Place drained beans in a large pot. Add water to cover beans. Add bacon mixture to the pot.
4 Cook at a low boil until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.