This Ain't Your Mama's Bean Soup! Hearty 15 Bean Soup Recipe

ham hock

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham offers a leaner option while smoked sausage is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon cubes can create a flavorful base at a lower cost.

Add the 15 bean mix to a pot and cover with water, bringing it to a simmer over medium heat.

Mash 2 garlic cloves and add them to the pot with the beans.

Cube 4 to 5 slices of bacon and add to the pot.

Add the Mexican BR sausage to the pot as the beans cook.

Keep warm water on the stove to add to the beans as needed while they simmer.

After about 30 minutes, add the Hurst ham beans flavor packet to the pot.

Add ground ancho chili for flavor and continue cooking the beans for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

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