*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Creole White Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Creole                           Soups
                Gumbos

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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*****  NONE  *****


    1/2 c  Minced onion

    1/2 c  Minced celery

    1/4 c  Chopped bell pepper

      2 tb Butter or margarine

  1 1/2 lb Ham,1" cubes

      1 lb Smoked sausage,1/2" slices

      1 cn Tomato sauce(8oz)

      2 cn Navy beans w/bacon(16oz)

      4 c  Water

           Salt

           Black pepper

 

  1. In large saucepan, cook onion, celery and bell pepper in butter until

  soft.  

  2. Add ham and tomato sauce; simmer 15 to 20 minutes.  

  3. In separate saucepan, bring navy beans with bacon to boil.  

  4. Puree beans and their liquid in a food processor or blender; add to ham

  mixture.  

  5. Add the water; season to taste and simmer for 1 hour. Serve piping hot.  

 



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