Barbecue 15-bean Soup

Total Time: 10 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (20 ounce) package ham-flavored 15 bean soup mix
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 set aside the soup mix seasoning packet and put the beans in a large colander.
• 2 pick through the beans to remove any debris, then rinse under running water.
• 3 put the beans in the slow cooker, cover them with water, and soak for 8 hours.
• 4 pour the beans back into the colander, discarding the used water, and rinse under running water.
• 5 return the beans to the slow cooker and add 1 quart of fresh water.
• 6 add the barbecue sauce and chopped onions, stirring to mix.
• 7 cover and cook on low 10 hours or until beans are tender.
• 8 an hour before the soup is done, add the seasoning packet and stir.
• 9 just before serving the soup, season it with salt and pepper.