10-Bean Soup

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 351 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak beans in water overnight.

Step 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.

Step 3

Place drained beans in a large pot. Add water to cover beans. Add bacon mixture to the pot.

Step 4

Cook at a low boil until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.