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Ham and Bean Soup

Tammy: This is a very tasty recipe I came up with by tweaking another recipe. I think this recipe tastes even better after it’s been frozen and thawed! The flavors seem to blend better. It’s great served with some fresh bread or rolls.

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Servings

10

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Ingredients
Butter or margarine

2 T.

1/4 C.

1/4 C. + 2 T.

1/2 C.

1/2 C. + 2 T.

3/4 C.

Minced garlic

1 t.

2 t.

1 T.

1 T. + 1 t.

1 T. + 2 t.

2 T.

Diced onion

3/4 C.

1-1/2 C.

2-1/4 C.

3 C.

3-3/4 C.

4-1/2 C.

Flour

3 T.

1/4 C. + 2 T.

1/2 C. + 1 T.

3/4 C.

3/4 C. + 3 T.

1 C. + 2 T.

Evaporated milk

3/4 C.

1-1/2 C.

2-1/4 C.

3 C.

3-3/4 C.

4-1/2 C.

Chicken broth

30 oz.

60 oz.

90 oz.

120 oz.

150 oz.

180 oz.

Great Northern beans, undrained

30 oz.

60 oz.

90 oz.

120 oz.

150 oz.

180 oz.

Black beans, drained and rinsed

30 oz.

60 oz.

90 oz.

120 oz.

150 oz.

180 oz.

Lean diced ham

1 lb.

2 lbs.

3 lbs.

4 lbs.

5 lbs.

6 lbs.

Mrs. Dash or other seasoning

1/2 t.

1 t.

1-1/2 t.

2 t.

2-1/2 t.

1 T.

 

Assembly Directions:
Melt butter or margarine in a stockpot. Add garlic and onion and sauté until tender. Add flour and evaporated milk, stirring until thick. Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until slightly thick. Add Great Northern beans, black beans, ham, and Mrs. Dash or other seasoning mix. Stir to combine and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Cool.

Freezing Directions:
Freeze based on how you will serve it… either in single servings sizes, or in one or two large servings. Freeze in freezer bags or rigid containers. Seal, label and freeze.

Serving Directions:
Thaw at least overnight in the refrigerator. For single servings, heat through in the microwave or on the stovetop. For family-size servings, heat through on the stovetop or in the crock-pot.

Nutritional Info:
Per Serving: 324 Calories; 10g Fat (28.0% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 36g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 31mg Cholesterol; 1181mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat.