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16 BEAN SOUP
1 pkg. 16 dry Bean Soup 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 3 stalks celery, stringed and sliced thinly 1/2 lb. baby carrots 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. Italian sausage 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cans chicken stock 1 can diced or stewed tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper salt and pepper, to taste 1 chicken bouillon cube water to cover ingredients Slice casings of sausage meat and crumble into a skillet. Add olive oil and sauté over medium high heat until outside of sausage begins to brown. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic near end. Sausage meat does not need to cook, only brown slightly. Do not allow garlic to brown. Deglaze pan with chicken stock, and transfer contents of pan to Crock-Pot. Add remaining ingredients except for tomatoes to Crock-Pot. Set Crock-Pot to high setting and cook for 2 hours, then cook an additional 3-5 hours on low setting or until beans are tender. Note: Do not allow to boil - choose a setting low enough to keep at a simmer only! Check occasionally to see if more liquid is required as beans expand during cooking. Add tomatoes during final hour of cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Can be served over pasta or rice. Note: When in season, fresh herbs may be substituted for dried for enhanced flavor. Submitted by: CM

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16 Bean Soup

· May 15 · #34865

Dogshatejazz (North Carolina) says:

Just made this recipe and it was very good! Very hearty and favorable (though I think I overdid it on the red pepper a bit). I didn't have a bouillon cube, but it was still good. Recommended for a winter meal.

· May 23 · #35449

Sandy (United States) says:

This was so good I made it three weeks in a row. No doubt it is the best soup so far that I've ever tasted. You need to check it out!!

· Jun 8 · #36865

Phyllis Chittum (Virginia) says:

CM, whoever you are, once again, you have a fantastic recipe. Who could imagine beginning with something so simple as a bag of 16 bean soup and creating this... absolutely fantastic. This recipe is a keeper for sure!

· Jan 31 · #60441

LIZ (United States) replies:

I have not prepared this yet, which is why I have not rated it, but I know it will get 5 STARS. I don't know if CM is an individual or a committee of cooks.com, but I know hands down that his, her, their recipes will always be a winner!!!! I have already copied this recipe to my files and bought the ingredients! I cannot wait to eat this soup and share it with my extremely critical mother. She will love it!! Compliments to CM!! Everything I cook for her is met with rave reviews, thanks to CM and the other great cooks of cooks.com!! Love this site!! Thank you so very much!!

· Feb 14 · #94135

Cooks.com replies:

Thank you Phyllis, Liz and everyone. This is a nice soup to make this time of year. Hope you enjoy it!

-- CM

· Mar 13 · #96403

Katie (Maryland) replies:

I'm making this now... I just snuck a taste and its delish! I didn't have Italian sausage so I subbed some pork stew meat I marinated in Italian dressing (it was a great sale at $2 a pound) also this is a great use of the veggies that are at the bottom of the crisper that I needed to use..another winner CM!!

· Jun 12 · #126915

Elena Hofferber (California) replies:

This recipe is super delicious! My husband had seconds and wanted to know how I cooked the beans this time. I used fresh herbs. A for this recipe. Thank you CM

· Jul 6 · #172631

Charles (United States) replies:

CM, I have used so many of your recipes and all where awesome. I don't know who you are or where you are but kudos to you on everything. I will keep collecting your recipes. I love cooking and have cooked all my life.

· Sep 21 · #46139

Kit (United States) says:

Yummy my boys loved it! It's a keeper

· Dec 28 · #57015

Suomi Soturi (Michigan) says:

I give it 5 stars because I have ALL the ingredients on hand...except I put 8 thin sliced sandwich steaks...bought on sale! I seared the steaks and than cut them in strips and then cut the strips into 3 squares. than I sauteed the onion and garlic and used beef cubes instead of chicken! Can't wait to taste it..."SURE SOUNDS YUMMY~n~FILLING!!!"

· Jan 24 · #59736

Mocha033 (Virginia) says:

I made this soup yesterday and everyone loved it!!! I am making it again next Sunday!!!

· Mar 27 · #64999

Jo Mullins (Florida) says:

Living in Florida, we are always looking for recipes to feed the family that won't heat up the house so much. This recipe is fantastic! Very filling and tasty!

· Apr 27 · #67487

Mariah (Indiana) says:

I made this but changed up a few things and everyone loved it so much I keep making it with the changes. I use ham base (Minors) instead of the chicken bouillon. I replaced the Italian sausage with diced up ham. The tomato's I got the ones with the green chiles in it. Delish

· Jan 19 · #91700

Randi (Ohio) says:

So hearty and flavorful, my husband loves it!

· Mar 22 · #97091

Rick (North Carolina) says:

Always looking for recipe to use with my wild boar sausage. This one's a winner will feed the fellows many times over.

· Apr 13 · #98664

Souplvr (Utah) says:

I loved this soup! Although instead of the pkg of bean soup i used beans that I get from WIC which is pretty much every kind of bean about 3/4 cups each and it turned out WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for the recipe! I am making it for the second time and even my very picky grandma loved it!

· May 15 · #100820

Bjcmadz (Pennsylvania) says:

WOW! I had a dry bag of 16 beans in the closet and had no idea what to do with it. I stumbled across this recipe and figured I'd give it a try. AMAZING! I didn't have any celery on hand, but I had everything else. It still came out perfect. My husband, who WILL NOT EAT BEANS, ate this over white rice, and enjoyed it. He even said he would eat it again! You will not be disappointed with this recipe.

· Oct 12 · #110984

Lynn (Virginia) says:

Great recipe... Very tasty. I added ham hocks... Turned out great...

· Oct 24 · #111882

Lillys Mom (North Carolina) says:

Doubled the recipe so there would be enough to freeze. I used fresh herbs. This is a new family favorite. Even a picky teenager liked it. I dare say it was even better the next day.

· Mar 3 · #153218

Tooma (California) says:

Best recipe ever!

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