Spicy Ham and Bean Soup

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients:

1 pound dried great northern beans

4 quarts water

1 pound reduced-salt lean ham, cubed

2 3/4 cups chopped red potato (about 4 medium)

1 3/4 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium)

1 cup chopped carrot (about 1 large)

3/4 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)

1 (5.5-ounce) can spicy vegetable juice

1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained

1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño pepper

1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño pepper juice

1 tablespoon low-sodium worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions:

1. Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Add 4 quarts water; cover and let stand 2 hours.
2. Bring beans to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour. Add ham and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.
3. Add vegetable juice and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until beans are tender and soup is thickened.

By RecipeOfHealth.com