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Ingredients
2 cups dried beans, in any combination
2 quarts water
4 teaspoons dried oregano, thyme or marjoram
1 bay leaf
4 cloves garlic
1 pound smoked turkey or chicken, skin removed, or smoked pork, fat removed, and meat cut in large chunks
4 carrots, peeled and halved
2 large onions, quartered
Preparation
- Step 1
Combine beans with water and 2 teaspoons of the dried herb and bay leaf. Bring to boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 1 hour. Drain.
- Step 2
Add 2 quarts fresh water to drained beans with remaining dried herbs, garlic, smoked meat, carrots and onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 ½ to 3 hours, until beans are soft but still hold their shape. Drain and discard the meat and bay leaf.
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