Thread: Rec: 15 Bean Soup & Smoked Ham

In article <[email protected] dth>,
"The Ranger" <[email protected]> wrote:

> 15 Bean Soup & Smoked Ham
>
> INGREDIENTS:
<snipped>
>
> Serve with hearty bread and an IPA or stout.
>
> The Ranger

Looks yummy. :-) Mine is a bit simpler but yours looks spicier.
It's still cold enough for that kind of soup. I do like to get the bean
mixes!
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On 2009-02-19, The Ranger <[email protected]> wrote:

> 20 oz assorted dried beans (lima, navy, pinto, etc.)

> Soak beans for at least 8 hours.....

> In 5.5 quart crockpot.....

Sorry, Range. Worst bean recipe I've ever run across.

> Serve with hearty bread and an IPA or stout.

Better yet, toss the beans and enjoy the beer.

nb

"notbob" ha scritto nel messaggio The Ranger wrote:
>
>> 20 oz assorted dried beans (lima, navy, pinto, etc.)
>
>> Soak beans for at least 8 hours.....
>
>> In 5.5 quart crockpot.....
>
> Sorry, Range. Worst bean recipe I've ever run across.
>
>> Serve with hearty bread and an IPA or stout.
>
> Better yet, toss the beans and enjoy the beer.
>
> nb

You need to elaborate, because there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with
the recipe to my eyes, and I am not a beginner.

notbob wrote:

> On 2009-02-19, The Ranger <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>20 oz assorted dried beans (lima, navy, pinto, etc.)
>
>
>>Soak beans for at least 8 hours.....
>
>
>>In 5.5 quart crockpot.....
>
>
> Sorry, Range. Worst bean recipe I've ever run across.
>
>
>>Serve with hearty bread and an IPA or stout.
>
>
> Better yet, toss the beans and enjoy the beer.


Why?

What do you perceive as being the issue? It looks alright to me.

notbob <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 2009-02-19, The Ranger <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 20 oz assorted dried beans (lima, navy, pinto, etc.)
>> Soak beans for at least 8 hours.....
>> In 5.5 quart crockpot.....
>
> Sorry, Range. Worst bean recipe I've ever run across.

Cuz I didn't invite you? Didn't have any for leftovers; the daughter-units
went cavegirls on it. I'd say you were wrong and it was one of the best.

>> Serve with hearty bread and an IPA or stout.
>
> Better yet, toss the beans and enjoy the beer.

Which beer? The stout or the IPA. Don't mix 'em. <shudder>

The Ranger

On 2009-02-19, Giusi <[email protected]> wrote:

>>> 20 oz assorted dried beans (lima, navy, pinto, etc.)

15 different beans!? Diff beans have distinct flavors. This trashes that
benefit.

>>> Soak beans for at least 8 hours.....

Soaking beans makes for tough skins and soggy centers.

>>> In 5.5 quart crockpot.....

Slowcooker? Why bother soaking?

>> Sorry, Range. Worst bean recipe I've ever run across.

IMO...


>> Better yet, toss the beans and enjoy the beer.

needs no elaboration.

nb

On 2009-02-19, The Ranger <[email protected]> wrote:

> Which beer? The stout or the IPA. Don't mix 'em. <shudder>

You mix 15 beans but are repulsed at mixing beers (drank separately)?

Whatever.

nb

notbob <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 2009-02-19, The Ranger <[email protected]> wrote:

>> Which beer? The stout or the IPA. Don't mix 'em. <shudder>
>
> You mix 15 beans but are repulsed at mixing beers (drank separately)?
>
Yes. I cannot tell you the different beans or anything other than the soup
tasted great. Drinking the two beers, even seperately, is like mixing wine.
It is done but I prefer enjoying a single style with my food, regardless of
where I'm dining.

The Ranger

On Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:21:55 -0800, "The Ranger"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>notbob <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> On 2009-02-19, The Ranger <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>> Which beer? The stout or the IPA. Don't mix 'em. <shudder>
>>
>> You mix 15 beans but are repulsed at mixing beers (drank separately)?
>>
>Yes. I cannot tell you the different beans or anything other than the soup
>tasted great. Drinking the two beers, even seperately, is like mixing wine.
>It is done but I prefer enjoying a single style with my food, regardless of
>where I'm dining.

I've had 15 bean soup (not yours), and loved it. Even Crash (an even
pickier eater than I) loved it.

Carol

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On Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:04:41 +0100, Giusi wrote:

> "notbob" ha scritto nel messaggio The Ranger wrote:
>>
>>> 20 oz assorted dried beans (lima, navy, pinto, etc.)
>>
>>> Soak beans for at least 8 hours.....
>>
>>> In 5.5 quart crockpot.....
>>
>> Sorry, Range. Worst bean recipe I've ever run across.
>>
>>> Serve with hearty bread and an IPA or stout.
>>
>> Better yet, toss the beans and enjoy the beer.
>>
>> nb
>
> You need to elaborate, because there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with
> the recipe to my eyes, and I am not a beginner.

i'm not notbob, but...

i would shy away from the tomatoes, chili powder, and carrots, but only
because that, to me, is not bean soup. i'm sure it's good soup; i would
just call it something different. in bean soup, beans and ham should be
the stars.

but that's a theological discussion, much like 'what makes a proper chili.'

but maybe i'm all wet, since it's a 15-bean soup recipe and my thinking is
geared towards navy pea beans.

your pal,
blake

On Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:19:18 -0800, The Ranger wrote:

> notbob <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:P84nl.10640$[email protected]..
>> On 2009-02-19, The Ranger <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>> Serve with hearty bread and an IPA or stout.
>>
>> Better yet, toss the beans and enjoy the beer.
>
> Which beer? The stout or the IPA. Don't mix 'em. <shudder>
>
> The Ranger

many people in the u.k. do exactly that.

your pal,
blake

Damsel in dis Dress <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I've had 15 bean soup (not yours), and loved it. Even Crash (an even
> pickier eater than I) loved it.

Yeah. nb's got TIA Syndrome going. I'll be adding that soup to Clan Ranger's
weekly rotation. It was easy to make and even easier to clean up after the
meal. I can understand him not wanting to do it, though. A 5.5 quart
crockpot would make more than he could consume at a single meal. It would
also create an issue with being too full to enjoy the high from his Bud Lite
Binge.

The Ranger

"blake murphy" <[email protected]> wrote :
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> but maybe i'm all wet, since it's a 15-bean soup recipe and my thinking is
> geared towards navy pea beans.
>
I think this is true. What you say is true for navy bean soup, the beans
have a distinctive but delicate flavor. But for 15-bean, the spicier the
better. I use hot Italian sausage and cajun seasonings. I add a small can of
diced tomatoes or some salsa, too.

>
> METHOD:
> Soak beans for at least 8 hours in the 2 quarts of water. Discard soaking
> water.
>
> In 5.5 quart crockpot, layer carrots, onion, jalapeno, sausage, beans, and
> ham. Add chili powder; less if you don't like things spicy. Add lemon juice,
> stock and water. Season to taste.
>
> Set on low and leave alone for 6-10 hours or set on high and cook for 4-5
> hours.
>
> Serve with hearty bread and an IPA or stout.
>
> The Ranger

i also have a bag of the 15 beans in the freezer and this looks great.
thanks for posting this. i don't eat ham (too salty) but will try it
using smoked turkey legs and/or wings.

harriet & critters in azusa (everything from a to z in the usa...or so
they tell me)

blake murphy <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:19:18 -0800, The Ranger wrote:
>>>> Serve with hearty bread and an IPA or stout.
>>>
>>> Better yet, toss the beans and enjoy the beer.
>>
>> Which beer? The stout or the IPA. Don't mix 'em. <shudder>
>>
> many people in the u.k. do exactly that.

They also have crooked teeth...

The Ranger

blake murphy <[email protected]> wrote in message
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[snip]
> i'm not notbob, but...
>
> i would shy away from the tomatoes, chili powder, and carrots, but only
> because that, to me, is not bean soup. i'm sure it's good soup; i would
> just call it something different. in bean soup, beans and ham should be
> the stars.

Agreed. I added the carrots because I like carrots. The tomatoes and chili
powder were added for bite and heat; it's not a sweet soup like navy bean or
some of the garbonzo bean soups.

> but that's a theological discussion, much like 'what makes a proper
> chili.'

You're in church; such discussions are always welcome!

> but maybe i'm all wet, since it's a 15-bean soup recipe and
> my thinking is geared towards navy pea beans.

It's been my experience that a sweetener is used in navy bean soup, or pea
soups, so the single bean stands out beyond texture. The ham is often an
after-thought, like in pea soup.

The Ranger

blake murphy <[email protected]> wrote:

>On Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:19:18 -0800, The Ranger wrote:

>> Which beer? The stout or the IPA. Don't mix 'em. <shudder>

>many people in the u.k. do exactly that.

Not usually with an IPA, but with an ale, yes.

Steve

"blake murphy" ha scritto nel messaggio
Giusi wrote:
>
>> "notbob" ha scritto nel messaggio The Ranger wrote:
>>>
>>>> 20 oz assorted dried beans (lima, navy, pinto, etc.)

>>> Better yet, toss the beans and enjoy the beer.
>>>
>>> nb
>>
>> You need to elaborate, because there doesn't seem to be anything wrong
>> with
>> the recipe to my eyes, and I am not a beginner.
>
> i'm not notbob, but...
>
> i would shy away from the tomatoes, chili powder, and carrots, but only>
> because that, to me, is not bean soup. i'm sure it's good soup; i would>
> just call it something different. in bean soup, beans and ham should be>
> the stars.
> but maybe i'm all wet, since it's a 15-bean soup recipe and my thinking
> is> geared towards navy pea beans.
>
> your pal,
> blake

Your are wet. Every cold country has bean soup and they are all different!
Maybe chili-bean soup for this one or even veg chili. But what's wrong with
pasta e fagioli, which has no ham in it? Loads of bean soups are
vegetarian, many countries don't make smoked hams. Ranger offered a recipe
that sounds like it would make a tasty winter supper, so why does nb say
it's the worst bean recipe he's ever seen?

Giusi <[email protected]> wrote in message
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[snip]
> Your are wet.

Guisi! Gotta love it! "You're all wet." You're English is better than my
Italian but that's not why I'm replying.

> Every cold country has bean soup and they are all different! Maybe
> chili-bean soup for this one or even veg chili. But
> what's wrong with pasta e fagioli, which has no ham in it? Loads of bean
> soups are vegetarian, many countries don't
> make smoked hams. Ranger offered a recipe that sounds
> like it would make a tasty winter supper, so why does nb
> say it's the worst bean recipe he's ever seen?

I'll help you out herer. nb loves seeing people rise to the surface after
his chumming the waters with such a provocatively simple piece of prose.

If he could tell the difference between two beans in a blind-tasting after
cooking, I'd be surprised.

But he has taken rfc into a new level of food-based discussion, something
Duh-Wayne, Sheldumb, and Petri wouldn't understand.

The Ranger