The mushy beans make it nice and thick though... technically this is 16 bean, since I threw in some green beans with the other veggies. Is good.

Cookies didn't come out as well so I made some more this morning. Going out today.

I like cooked onions but have never tried a french onion. If you make it and it turns out well take a picture would ya?


:drool: It looks very very good and I like the addition of the green beans. That's a definite winner.

Did you add a tomato base? It looks better than I remember although if it had turned out as nice as yours looks I would have.

I think mine was watery with floaty bits.Too much water obviously since yours is thick and delicious looking.

I will have to give it another try inspired by your photo and hints!

Yeah, aside from soaking the beans overnight I don't follow the directions on the beans bag. I don't use the ham flavor packet either.

I start with mirepoix + minced garlic and a little olive oil in the soup pot over medium until soft (pre-shredded carrots in the bag are awesome), then added a big can of diced and a big can of crushed tomatoes, box of chicken stock, the soaked/drained/rinsed beans and a ham hock (and salt, pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, whatever else you're into). Simmer for several hours. Remove the hock, cut the meat off the bones, add the meat back to the soup. Throw in some (frozen) green beans or anything else you want and simmer for another hour or so. Add water or more stock if it get's too thick.
I add my hot sauce to individual bowls so it's not too spicy for anyone.

excellent! Thank you!...Now I know what I am making tomorrow.

*whistling in anticipation*

you'll have to do it the day AFTER tomorrow...unless you already have your beans soaking?

me too -isn't that flavor packet the scariest "food product" you've ever brought into your house? I start off with onion and garlic and add bacon later on.

I did this with the last (frozen) portion of the last batch of Harvest Soup I made last night. And some leftover bacon :bacon: YUM!

leftover bacon?

oxymoron!

Yeah I was walking in my kitchen thinking the SAME thing and calling myself a liar.

I'll have to buy the beans tomorrow. I'll post a pic to see if it looks up to snuff.
You'll have to post a pic next time.

My promised update.

I finally had time today to make the 15 bean soup.

The word is it is the best bean soup ever and better than my turkey chili. I have to agree!

Thanks for the tips Jinx
(but mostly I'm glad you are all alright)

ps. I did not find shredded carrots but I love that idea. Next time I'm doing the shreds.

Success! Soups is awesome...

Not soup, still comfort food for cold days. Chicken and Dumplings.

Buddy will love it. :haha:

The soup looks awesome buster.

It is a different dumpling than what I have experience with.
I think those are dumplings? How did you make it?

I am a soup-aholic so I have to know :)

Today's soup has love in it