Van Shares His Famous Garbonzo Bean Soup Recipe

By Emery Songer

October 9, 2020

VAN HARDEN GARBONZO BEAN SOUP RECIPE

2 CANS OF GARBONZO BEANS, INCLUDING IT’S LIQUID

1, 16 OZ CAN OF WHOLE TOMATOES INCLUDING IT’S LIQUID, OR 6 HOME GROWN TOMATOES.

6 TO 8 WHITE POTATOES CUT BITE SIZE

1 CHOPPED BERMUDA ONION

2 GREEN PEPPERS CUT BITE SIZE

1 POUND BACON CUT BITE SIZE. NEED NOT BE COOKED BEFOREHAND

2 CUPS CHOPPED HAM CUT BITE SIZE

1 TEASPOON OREGANO

1 TEASPOON PARSLEY

1 TEASPOON SWEET BASIL

1/2 TO ¾ TABLESPOON CHILI POWDER OR RED PEPPER TO TASTE

A FEW BAY LEAVES

SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

Let all of this simmer in a big pot, perhaps a crock pot, for 4 to 5 hours. Water can be added if you feel it is not producing enough of its own juices. Remember, the longer it simmers, the better “dew” it will have on it!

HAPPY EATING!!!!

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