On Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:04:41 +0100, Giusi wrote:

> "notbob" ha scritto nel messaggio The Ranger wrote:
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>>> 20 oz assorted dried beans (lima, navy, pinto, etc.)
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>>> Soak beans for at least 8 hours.....
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>>> In 5.5 quart crockpot.....
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>> Sorry, Range. Worst bean recipe I've ever run across.
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>>> Serve with hearty bread and an IPA or stout.
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>> Better yet, toss the beans and enjoy the beer.
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>> nb
>
> You need to elaborate, because there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with
> the recipe to my eyes, and I am not a beginner.

i'm not notbob, but...

i would shy away from the tomatoes, chili powder, and carrots, but only
because that, to me, is not bean soup. i'm sure it's good soup; i would
just call it something different. in bean soup, beans and ham should be
the stars.

but that's a theological discussion, much like 'what makes a proper chili.'

but maybe i'm all wet, since it's a 15-bean soup recipe and my thinking is
geared towards navy pea beans.

your pal,
blake