Dixie Lily Spanish Bean Soup Dinner

YOU WILL NEED:

1 10oz Spanish Bean Soup Dinner
1 lb. Smoked sausage, chopped
1 lb. potatoes, diced

Cooking Tips:

1. Spread out dry beans and remove any foreign particles.
2. Rinse beans in cold water.
3. Cover beans with 2 inches of water and use one of the soak methods below:

Quick cook Method:
Boil beans in water for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and soak for one hour.

OR

Overnight Method:
Boil Beans in water for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and soak for 4 hours or overnight.

4. Drain soak water and replace with 6 cups of fresh water. Add 1lb of smoked sausage, chopped and 1lb of potatoes, diced.
5. Bring beans to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until tender. Check water level and add hot water if necessary. Stir occasionally.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.

Slow Cooker Method:

1. NO SOAK METHOD
2. Spread out dry beans and remove any foreign particles.
3. Rinse beans, and then place in crock pot with 6 cups water.
4. Add 1lb smoked sausage, chopped and 1lb of potatoes, diced.
5. Place slow cooker on high and cook for 4-5 hours or until beans are tender (or low for 7-8 hours).
6. Salt and pepper to taste.