HAM BEAN SOUP

HAM BEAN SOUP
(PRESSURE COOKER)


1 (16-oz.) bag 15 bean soup mix, seasoning packet discarded
1 Tbsp. onion flakes
1 tsp. garlic powder
fresh ground black pepper
1 medium ham bone
1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes
2 cups cooked ham, cubed

Put ham bone in bottom of pressure cooker (if need be break it to fit).

Pour dried beans on top of the bone, and cover with cold water (don’t fill your cooker more than 2/3 full). Sprinkle on the dried onion, garli8c powder and pepper.

Lock on lid, bring to pressure, then reduce the heat and cook for 25 minutes.

Remove from the heat, and let sit for 15 minutes, before carefully removing any remaining pressure.

Remove the lid, pour in the can of tomatoes including their juice, and the ham pieces, Simmer for 20 minutes.

Yield: Serves 10.