Cajun Bean Soup
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

2 pounds red beans
1 pound ham
1 medium ham bone
4 cups onion
1 cup scallions
3 cups celery
1/4 cup parsley
3 tablespoons garlic
1 cup green bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 piece bay leaf
 

Preparation:

Combine beans and water to cover in a stockpot, over a high flame bring to a boil, boil for 2 minutes remove from heat allow to stand for 60-90 minutes, drain combine all ingredients in a stockpot add 1 gallon water bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 4 hours remove and discard ham bone serve hot

 

Nutritional Information:

712 Calories (kcal); 10g Total Fat; (11% calories from fat); 52g Protein; 109g Carbohydrate; 43mg Cholesterol; 1449mg Sodium