Marie's baked bean soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
16ouncesCooked dry butter beans (lima) (1 can)
18ouncesBaked beans (1 can)
16ouncesDark red kidney beans, drained (1 can)
16ouncesStewed, diced tomatoes
(1 can)
1poundsBacon, cooked and chopped (ham may be substituted), with drippings
1largeOnion, chopped
2tablespoonsBrown sugar
teaspoonSalt
teaspoonSchilling peppered seasonin
tablespoonRed wine vinegar OR -
tablespoonApple cider vinegar
16ouncesChunk pineapple, drained (1 can)
Liquid smoke to taste (optional)

Directions

In slow-cooker pot, combine butter beans, baked beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, bacon (with drippings), onion, brown sugar, salt, seasoning, vinegar, pineapple and liquid smoke; blend thoroughly. Cover and cook on low setting of slow cooker pot for 6 hours. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Serve with sourdough bread.

Note: If thicker soup is desired, drain all beans, etc.

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 6 hours