2 c. dry navy beans 6 1/2 c. water 1/4 lb. smoked pork sausage, diced 1/4 c. carrot, diced 2 green onions, chopped 1 beef bouillon cube 1/2 c. canned condensed tomato soup Salt and pepper to taste Place beans in a large soup kettle. Cover with water and soak overnight. Drain beans. Combine beans, 5 1/2 cups water, sausage, carrot, green onions, and bouillon cube. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer 2 hours. Mash bean mixture with potato masher. Combine tomato soup, salt, and pepper with 1 cup water. Add to bean mixture. Cook over low heat 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 1 1/2 quarts. |