Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Tasty Tuesday Cat Master Bean Soup!

1 PM Monday. I'm sitting here at my desk staring out the window at the snow-covered trees, wishing I had some hot soup simmering in the Crock pot. I shouldn't be thinking that this time of year. I should be out looking at flowers and planting my garden and thinking about going on vacation. But no. I'm sitting here with chilly hands and feet, and I want some hot soup! Too bad I didn't think to soak the beans last night. *:(( crying

But if I had remembered to soak the beans, this is what we'd be having for dinner. I've used a variety of bean combinations--usually a 9 bean mixture--but any beans will do. Adding 1/2 cup of split peas will make a thicker soup. I came up with this recipe more or less on my own, so, as always, the measurements are approximate.

Cat Master Bean Soup

Ingredients
2 cups mixed dried beans, soaked overnight
1/2 cup split peas (optional)
1 bay leaf
2 tsp minced garlic
6 whole cloves
1 carrot, chopped
1 pound beef stew meat
2 tsp instant beef broth (you can adjust this depending on how salty you like your soup)
1 onion, chopped and sauteed in butter or oil.
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt

Directions
1. Saute the chopped onion until translucent.
2. Place all ingredients in a 3 1/2 quart slow-cooker and fill with water to within 1 inch of the top. If you're using a larger pot, add enough water to cover.
3. Cook on low for about 8 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are soft and meat is tender.
4. Share with the chilly hunk of your choice!

8 comments:

  1. I mostly lick, oh I mean lurk, but I do enjoy your blog, I never delete your posts when I get behind.
    Thanks for always brightening my day!
    Z

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  2. You're welcome Z! Thanks for coming out of lurkdom!

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  3. Sooo nice, he's longer soft than some guys are hard....lol Either way he's always nice to look at. Thx Cheryl.

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  4. I'm glad Mr. D. has his fur coat on in this cold. I can't see any spring flowers either. Mine are buried under about 2 feet of snow yet. So you're not alone. So now I'm making Chili today.

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  5. Our snow is melting pretty quickly today. I hope it stays gone!!!

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  6. I did remember to soak the beans last night, and the soup is smelling AWESOME!!!!

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  7. The fur against naked is sensuous. I wonder if he'd offer me his coat if I were cold?

    I loves beans. Your recipe sounds fantastic, Cheryl. Any reason left-overs couldn't be frozen for later?

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