Steps to Make Northern Irish Fifteens

Slow Cooker Fifteen Bean Soup

Fifteens are a northern irish treat that goes well with a cup of tea.

Recipe Summary Slow Cooker Fifteen Bean Soup

A soup that's hearty and tasty. Easy to make! Serve with a crusty whole wheat bread.

Ingredients | Northern Irish Fifteens

1 large, meaty ham hock

4 slices bacon, diced

3 onions, chopped

3 carrots, diced

1 small head cabbage, shredded

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 clove garlic, minced

1 (8 ounce) package 15 bean mixture, soaked overnight

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place the ham hock in a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker, and fill half way full with water. Set to High.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for a few minutes, then add onions, carrots, and cabbage. Cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and garlic; cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker, and add beans, tomatoes, and sage.

Cover, and cook 2 hours on High. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 6 to 7 hours, or until beans are tender. Transfer ham hock to a cutting board, remove meat from bone, and return meat to slow cooker. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

Info | Northern Irish Fifteens

prep: 20 mins cook: 8 hrs total: 8 hrs 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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