15 Bean Soup/Stew

Submitted by Chef #232508

"A slightly different take on the traditional 15 Bean soup."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) package 15 beans, Hurst's HamBeans preferred
• 2 -3 ham hocks
• 8 ounces salt pork, cut into 2 inch cubes
• 8 ounces lean bacon, pieces
• 1 (16 ounce) package andouille smoked sausage
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon gumbo file
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
• 2 medium onions
• 2 elephant garlic cloves or 4 -6 regular garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 bell pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) can rotel

directions

1. Soak beans at least overnight.
2. Put all ingredients together in a large pot and cook at medium heat ( a good simmer) for approximately 2 1/2 hours until the beans are tender.
3. Add salt to taste after cooking for 1 hour.