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keegans_mommy · 10-19-2006, 10:41 AM

Ok, I have 2 16 oz. bags of white beans to make ham and bean soup with and a large crock pot. We are feeding 6 family members and want to have left overs. I have a nice sized ham bone with good amount of ham on it but how much of the DRIED beans do I need? I am starting with them first, today.

TIA!

yellowcampcat · 10-19-2006, 10:50 AM

I use one bag (16oz) of dried beans soaked overnight to make navy bean soup with ham for 3 people with leftovers, so I'd use both bags for 6 with leftovers. HTH

keegans_mommy · 10-19-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowcampcat

I use one bag (16oz) of dried beans soaked overnight to make navy bean soup with ham for 3 people with leftovers, so I'd use both bags for 6 with leftovers. HTH

Thanks Kristin! I am off to start now!

bobandjess99 · 10-19-2006, 12:54 PM

I use 1 bag mixed beans plus 1/2 bag navy beans to feed 6 people, with leftovers...but, 4 of those 6 people are kids.....and i soak at LEAST 2 days....you'll notic that they really start to bubble that second day, way more than the first day....

aept · 10-20-2006, 10:37 AM

What else do you add? Onion? Spices?
TIA!

stacim · 10-20-2006, 12:17 PM

I just made bean w/ bacon soup in a 6 quart using 2 lbs. great northern and a half pound of navy. We got two meals out of it for a family of 6 (only 5 eating a quantity worth counting).

Just a side note: I have found that I can cook great northern beans w/o soaking and they do just fine. We also like to make our bean dishes a day before we eat them. They taste much better the next day.

keegans_mommy · 10-20-2006, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bobandjess99

I use 1 bag mixed beans plus 1/2 bag navy beans to feed 6 people, with leftovers...but, 4 of those 6 people are kids.....and i soak at LEAST 2 days....you'll notic that they really start to bubble that second day, way more than the first day....

Ok, I am a BEAN moron LOL I started the beans yesterday, did a pre-cook for 10 min. let them sit for 1 hour rinsed and then put in the crock pot and let them cook over night. I turned off the heat and now have turned it back on for this evenings meal with the ham in it. The beans are TOO soft now!

I cannot get this right and it's driving me mad!

I need someone to hold my hand while I make beans

katiejack · 10-20-2006, 03:15 PM

As one of my ex-roomates dubbed me the "Crockpot Queen", I have a lot of experience with crockpots and beans (just don't ask me to make cookies - that's a very hard task for me not to burn them)! Anyway, I never presoak my beans and just add them to the water and whatever else I put in there. It takes a 16 oz. bag of dried beans about 4-5 hrs. on high to be completely cooked (with no other things in there but spices, etc.). Just in case you wanted to know for future beanie recipes!

keegans_mommy · 10-20-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by katiejack

As one of my ex-roomates dubbed me the "Crockpot Queen", I have a lot of experience with crockpots and beans (just don't ask me to make cookies - that's a very hard task for me not to burn them)! Anyway, I never presoak my beans and just add them to the water and whatever else I put in there. It takes a 16 oz. bag of dried beans about 4-5 hrs. on high to be completely cooked (with no other things in there but spices, etc.). Just in case you wanted to know for future beanie recipes!

Thank you!

Luv2bemommy · 10-20-2006, 06:06 PM

What if you dont have any ham? What else can I put in with pinto beans in the crock pot? Or can they just cook alone?

10-19-2006, 10:41 AM	#1
keegans_mommy I had the CD wagon impounded! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In the arms of Jesus Posts: 6,696 Ratings: 204 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	How many dried beans for a crock-pot with ham? Ok, I have 2 16 oz. bags of white beans to make ham and bean soup with and a large crock pot. We are feeding 6 family members and want to have left overs. I have a nice sized ham bone with good amount of ham on it but how much of the DRIED beans do I need? I am starting with them first, today. TIA! __________________ Brenda & Brian-Parents to: Tiffany 15, Claire 12, Keegan 8, Nathan 6, Teague 2, Charlotte 12 months SAHM, HSing, cloth diapering, non-vaxing, babywearing, LDS, aspiring midwife and natural birthing mama

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yellowcampcat Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,462 Ratings: 171 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How many dried beans for a crock-pot with ham? I use one bag (16oz) of dried beans soaked overnight to make navy bean soup with ham for 3 people with leftovers, so I'd use both bags for 6 with leftovers. HTH

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bobandjess99 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern IN Posts: 1,895 Ratings: 45 Feedback: 100%	Re: How many dried beans for a crock-pot with ham? I use 1 bag mixed beans plus 1/2 bag navy beans to feed 6 people, with leftovers...but, 4 of those 6 people are kids.....and i soak at LEAST 2 days....you'll notic that they really start to bubble that second day, way more than the first day....

10-20-2006, 10:37 AM	#5
aept Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,598 Ratings: 63 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How many dried beans for a crock-pot with ham? What else do you add? Onion? Spices? TIA! __________________ Ann, Mommy to 3 beautiful, boisterous boys: Liam - 6 1/2, Emmett - 4, almost 5 and Callan - 22 months

10-20-2006, 12:17 PM	#6
stacim Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 836 Ratings: 56 Feedback: 100%	Re: How many dried beans for a crock-pot with ham? I just made bean w/ bacon soup in a 6 quart using 2 lbs. great northern and a half pound of navy. We got two meals out of it for a family of 6 (only 5 eating a quantity worth counting). Just a side note: I have found that I can cook great northern beans w/o soaking and they do just fine. We also like to make our bean dishes a day before we eat them. They taste much better the next day.