Hearty Three Bean Soup/Stew |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 300 Minutes |
Ready In: 345 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This one has been with me for so long I don't remember when it wasn't 'in my book'. Ingredients:
2 (28 ounce) cans roma tomatoes, crushed |
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, well rinsed |
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, well rinsed |
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, well rinsed |
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
1/8 lb saltine crackers |
2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/4 cup powdered milk |
1 cup half-and-half (half milk & half cream) |
2 eggs |
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck |
1 lb italian sausage (hot or mild) |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons olive oil (again) |
1 onion, chopped |
1 green bell pepper, chopped |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 teaspoons italian seasoning |
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
chicken stock |
Directions:
1. Place the tomatoes, beans, and Worcestershire sauce in crock pot set on high.
2. Place crackers, salt, black pepper, and powdered milk in a blender, grind to fine crumbs.
3. In a 6-quart bowl beat the eggs with the half-and-half.
4. Add the crumbs and mix well.
5. Add the meat and mix well.
6. Heat oil in a large pan.
7. Brown and crumble meat, Drain on paper towel.
8. Wipe pan with paper towel.
9. Return to heat and add oil.
10. Sauté onions and bell peppers 5 minutes.
11. Add garlic and sauté 6-8 minutes until onions are translucent.
12. Place meat, vegetables, and seasoning in pot; mix well.
13. Add enough stock to cover ingredients.
14. Cover, reduce heat to low.
15. Cook 5 hours.
16. Top each bowl with grated cheddar and a bit of fresh grated Parmesan and broil to a 'golden brown' or maybe over rice or pasta, With cheese or without?.
17. Oh Yah-garlic bread! Don't forget the garlic bread!
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