2 to 3 cups Dry Pinto Beans
1 Bay Leaf
10 cups Chicken Broth
1 small Onion, chopped
1 chopped Green Bell Pepper
1/2 cup grated Carrot
1 teaspoon Salt
Dash Red or Black Pepper
1 clove Garlic, minced
Preparation:
1. Add pinto beans, bay leaf, chicken broth, green bell pepper, carrot, salt, pepper, and garlic to slow cooker.
2. Cook on LOW overnight.
Soup Making Tips -
Iron In Legume
To utilize the high levels of iron found in most legumes, combine legumes with vitamin C rich foods, such as tomatoes and dark green vegetables.
Soup Making Tips -
Legumes
There are literally thousands of varieties of legumes, of which there are a dozen that the soup maker will use on a regular basis.
