Cooke Tavern Fireside Bean

Fireside Supper Bean

This classic 15 bean soup makes the kitchen smell as heavenly as it tastes! Add a can of crushed tomatoes, ham, kielbasa or chicken for a hearty meal. Serve with a warm loaf of bread and a dollop of sour cream and your meal is complete. Try this for your next office or pot luck dinner. 

Makes 3 Quarts: 10-12 servings 

Cook Time: 3 hours 

Contains: Dried beans, peas, dried vegetables, herbs & spices 

Allergen Info: This product is produced on equipment that also handles peanuts, soy, tree nuts, eggs, and wheat. 

 Cooking Instructions

Additions:

• 2 quarts water 
• 1/2 lb. ham (cubed) 
• 1/2 lb. kielbasa (diced) 
• 1/2 lb. chicken (cubed) 
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 
• 2 teaspoons salt 

To Prepare:

 Rinse beans. Place in 2″ water in large pot & bring to boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat & soak for 1 hour. 

1. Drain and rinse beans; return to pot with water, soup seasoning packet, salt, and ham. Bring to boil. 
2. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. 
3. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken, and kielbasa (or one of the three-no need to add all). Simmer 1 – 1.5 hours until beans are tender. 

Fireside Supper Bean Soup pairs well with a fresh salad or your favorite special sandwich. 

 Recipe Variations 

Gourmet Light 

• Use turkey ham and turkey kielbasa 

Vegetarian Variations 

• Follow directions in Step One and then add: three carrots, peeled & chopped, three cloves garlic, peeled & chopped, two potatoes, peeled & diced, three cups raw cabbage, chopped coarse. One 14.5 oz. can crushed tomatoes. Bring back to boil, reduce heat & simmer 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Extra Hearty 

• Use a ham hock instead of the cubed ham suggested. 

Fireside Supper Brunswick Stew

• Follow directions in Step One and then add: four medium potatoes, peeled & diced, one 15 oz. cans whole kernel corn, drained, one 14.5 oz. can crushed tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, one whole boneless raw chicken breast (or leftover cooked chicken or turkey). Bring back to boil, then reduce heat & simmer 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken – dice or shred and return to soup pot. Cook uncovered 1/2 hour. Add salt & pepper to taste. 

Crock Pot Instructions

• Place all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high until boiling, reduce to low and cook until beans are tender.