Chili bean soup

5 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsPinto beans
8cupsBoiling water
1teaspoonGarlic salt
1teaspoonOnion salt
¼teaspoonThyme
¼teaspoonMarjoram
10½ounceCan beef broth
16ouncesCan tomatoes
1pack(1-5/8 oz)chili seasoning mx
1cupHot water

Directions

Rinse, sort and soak beans overnight. drain and empty them into a large pot; add boiling water, garlic and onion salts, thyme and marjoram. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 3 hours.

(Don't let beans boil dry;add hot water as needed.) Spoon out 3 cups of cooked beans to use another day in another way. Mash remaining beans with their liquid. Add remaining ingredients. Heat 10 minutes to blend flavors.