Navy beans are nutritionally dense.
Navy beans might be economical and nutritious, but after years of eating traditional Navy Bean Soup, you might welcome a new way to fix them. If you're looking for a slightly different take on an old favorite, team Navy beans with fiber- and nutrient-dense barley and selected other ingredients to create a richly textured, full-bodied soup.
Instructions
1. Sort 1 pound of navy beans, discarding any discolored or broken beans. Rinse well in warm water. Drain. Pour the beans into your slow cooker.
2. Add 1/2 cup pearled barley, 1 quart water, and 1 small ham bone or 1/2 cup ham cut into 1/2-inch chunks. Stir these ingredients into the beans in the slow cooker.
3. Brown 1/2 pound of bulk Italian sausage until it is no longer pink. Drain it to remove any fat. Add to the bean and barley mixture in the slow cooker and stir in.
4. Peel and mince 2 cloves of garlic and chop 1 small onion. Add these ingredients to the contents of the slow cooker.
5. Stir 2 cans beef consomme or bouillon into the mixture in the slow cooker. Add 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, and 1 fresh Jalapeno pepper. Give the contents a final stir, and set cooking control on high
6. Cook 6 to 8 hours on high, or until the beans are cooked through and tender. Stir occasionally, adding water if needed to maintain a medium-thick broth. Add your preferred seasonings and serve.
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