SOUTHWEST BEAN SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Set aside seasoning packet from beans. Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Return beans to the pan. Add contents of bean seasoning packet, onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, pepper, pepper sauce, bay leaf and water. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until beans are tender. Add tomatoes and lemon juice. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through. Discard bay leaf.

Steps:

• Simply rinse the beans and discard any debris, then place in the pot with 8 cups of water and soak overnight (at least 8 hours).
• Drain the water the beans were soaking in over night and add 8 cups of fresh water along with the onion and meat (if using).
• Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer covered for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Next add the tomatoes, the chili powder, lemon juice and garlic and simmer covered for another 30 minutes.
• There is a seasoning packet included with the beans, you'll want to add that one to two minutes before your cooking is complete.
• Salt and pepper to taste.