On 27 Dec 2013 17:10:00 GMT, KenK > wrote:

> Janet Bostwick > wrote in
> :
>
> > On 27 Dec 2013 16:46:06 GMT, KenK > wrote:
> >
> >>I'm getting tired of the Hurst's HamBeens 15-bean soup dry beam
> >>mixtures. Made a pot yesterday and it didn't seem as good as usual -
> >>maybe have made it too often, but really only a few times a year. I
> >>use pretty much follow the package directions: soaked beans, Polish
> >>sausage, browned onion and garlic, diced tomatoes, lemon juice, pinch
> >>of cayenne pepper, and a little salt. Anyone have a better variation?
> >>I don't use the included spice package as I don't know what's in it
> >>and if I don't like it I'll have spoiled a large pot of soup.
> >>
> >>Suggestions for next time?
> >>
> >>TIA
> > I'd open the spice packet and smell it and taste it. You might like
> > the flavor and that would change things up for you.
> > Janet US
> >
>
> Hmmm. I hadn't tried that because I thought the concentrated combined
> spices would be too strong to judge. I could well be wrong - as I often
> am. I'll try that next time. Thanks.

Try using half (eliminate salt you add if the seasoning seems to be
salty) - let it simmer a bit and add the rest of the packet if you
think the beans need more seasoning. If it still seems flat, then
salt it yourself.

An alternative would be to make your soup water at least half boxed
broth.

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