French Market Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb Cajun bean mix

Ham hocks or pieces

2 16 oz cans tomatoes, chopped

1 med Sweet pepper, chopped

1 lg onion, chopped

6 stalks celery, chopped

1 lb sausage

2 cloves garlic, chopped

3-4 chicken pieces or breasts

1 TBL Tony’s Creole Seasoning

Salt & Pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash beans. Ad 1 T salt & water to cover. Bring to a boil & leave 3-4 hours. Drain. Add 3 qts water & ham seasonings. Simmer, covered, 3hrs Add 2 cans tomatoes & creole seasoning. Simmer 1-1/2 hrs uncovered. Saute peppers, onions, celery, garlic, sausage, add to soup. (Mom does not saute, just adds to soup) Add chicken breasts to soup and simmer until chicken is done. Add salt and pepper to taste Serve with rice.