Sixteen Bean Soup Recipe

• 2 c. sixteen bean mix
• 3 quart. water
• Ham hock
• 1 can tomatoes
• 1 pound thinly sliced smoked sausage
• 1/2 c. parsley
• 1/2 c. red wine
• 2 cloves garlic
• Salt & red pepper to taste
• 2 c. minced onions
• 2 chicken breasts, 2 thighs
• 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon gumbo file
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 stalks celery

1. Wash and drain bean mix.
2. Add in 3 qts water, ham hock; "Bouquet garnish" in cheese cloth the following oregano, basil, gumbo file and bay leaves.
3. Simmer covered 3 hrs.
4. Add in tomatoes, onions, garlic, celery, salt and pepper.
5. Remove Bouquet Garnish.
6. Simmer 1-1 1/2 hrs more.
7. Soup should be creamy.
8. Add in sausage and chicken which has been cooked and deboned.
9. Simmer 15 min more.
10. Flavor improves with age; add in parsley and wine 10 min before serving.

sixteen bean mix, water, ham hock, tomatoes, sausage, parsley, red wine, garlic, salt, onions, chicken breasts, oregano, basil, gumbo file, bay leaves, stalks celery

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/sixteen-bean-soup-54488 (may not work)