Hearty Bean Stew
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
20
ingredients
- 1 lb goya 13 dried bean mix (or simmilar)
- 32 ounces beef or 32 ounces chicken stock
- 28 -32 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup minced onion
- 1 cup minced red bell pepper (I use the kind from the jar)
- 1 cup minced celery
- 1 cup chopped mushroom
- 1 lb macaroni or 1 lb other small shell pasta, for soup
- 2 slices bacon, minced
- basil
- oregano
- paprika
- cayenne
- salt and pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- lots water, for dried beans and pasta prep
directions
- Follow instructions on the beans to reconstitute them.
- Save the water on the last rinse for the soup.
- In a large pot render the bacon until quite crisp, not burned.
- Add in onion, celery, peppers and mushrooms.
- Cook over low to medium heat until very soft and fragrant.
- Pour in stock and beans (with their water) Add herbs and spices; take it easy, you can always add more.
- Simmer over low heat for about an hour.
- Add tomatoes, taste and adjust seasonings.
- Boil water for the pasta in another large pot.
- Cook the pasta about half way, drain and add to first pot.
- Bring to a boil and cook noodles all the way.
- Be sure not to ruin the beans by boiling too long.
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