Ingredients

  • 3 mediums leeks, green tops and ends cut off and discarded, washed well and sliced thinly
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 pound small red beans, soaked overnight and rinsed
  • Bone leftover from ham (or you can substitute smoked ham Water (approximately 10 cups) 3 cups diced cooked ham 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder Salt and pepper to taste
  • Water (approximately 10 cups)
  • 3 cups diced cooked ham
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3Add the diced ham and chipotle chile powder and stir in. Allow to simmer until beans are soft and are just beginning to break open, another 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove ham bone and pull any remaining ham from the bone and return t

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Take the thyme sprigs and bay leaf, and wrap the reserved green leek top around. Tie with butchers twine to secure.
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Step 2

  • Place the coriander seeds, peppercorns, and cumin seeds in the middle of a coffee filter or small piece of cheesecloth, and tie into a bundle using butchers twine. Set aside.
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Step 3

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
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Step 4

  • Add leeks, carrots, and celery.
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Step 5

  • Saute for 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Length: 5 minutes

Step 6

  • Add garlic and saute for another minute.
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Step 7

  • Add tomato paste and saute for another minute.
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Step 8

  • Add the beans, ham bone, the herb bundle and the spice bundle, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, partially covering. Allow to simmer for 1 hour.
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  • Length: 60 minutes

Step 9

  • Add the diced ham and chipotle chile powder and stir in. Allow to simmer until beans are soft and are just beginning to break open, another 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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  • Length: 120 minutes

Step 10

  • Remove ham bone and pull any remaining ham from the bone and return to pot.
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Step 11

  • Remove herb bundle and spice bundle, and serve.