Crites Family Stuff

Description

This recipe originates with Jim's stepmother, Johanna McFarland

Ingredients for 24 servings

• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 1 medium sliced onion
• 3 slices bacon
• 2 thinly sliced potatoes
• 2 thinly sliced turnips
• 3 thinly sliced carrots
• .5 small shredded cabbage
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp oil
• Garlic
• Salt
• Pepper

Steps

1. Soak beans in 2 cups water overnight. Drain water, then add 3 cups water and boil until tender (2-3 hours). Heat bacon and cook onion in bacon fat. Discard bacon. Puree beans when cool. Bring 3 quarts broth, bouilion, or water to a boil and add all ingredients. Simmer slowly for 2-3 hours. Stir often. Can be served with a dollop of sour cream in each bowl.

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