Hearty bean soup (back to index)
2 cups dried pinto beans, 3 cloves garlic, minced
wash and soak overnight 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
120oz can SPAM, cubed 1/2″ 2 tbsp chili powder
1 quart water 3 bay leaves
2 (13-oz) cans tomato juice 1 tsp oregano
1 (14-oz) cans chicken stock 1 tsp cumin
1 medium onion, chopped 1 tsp thyme
In 4-quart saucepan add all ingredients; stir to blend. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until soup is thickened (3 to 4 hours). Remove bay leaves. Yield: 6 servings