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Purely American Christmas at Grandma's Cranberry Bean Soup
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A savory turkey soup that celebrates America’s favorite family holiday. Today an increasing number of Americans are re-discovering the true spirit around which our Christmas holiday originally developed: to take a break for a few days during the busy year to share quality time with family, friends and community, giving thanks for all the good aspects of our lives and the unique country where we live.
$6.50
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Additions:
6c. cold water
1-14 oz. can low sodium chicken stock
1 cooked turkey carcass with approximately 3 c. of meat left on or a 3-4 lb. section of fresh turkey, or 3 c. diced cooked turkey
2 T. butter
1 tsp. garlic, crushed
2 c. onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped (include some leaves)
contents of spice packet (included)
2 c. carrots, sliced into ‘A” pieces
3/4 c. whole berry cranberry sauce
1 small potato, diced
contents of small sauce bottle (included)
1 1/2-2 tsp, salt, to taste
Cooking Directions:
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Sort through and thoroughly wash beans. Soak beans 4 hours or overnight in water to cover by 2”. Drain and rinse beans. Place beans in a large 6-8 qt. pot along with the cold water, the chicken stock, and the turkey carcass or fresh turkey. Cover and begin to bring soup to a boil.
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At the same time, place the butter in a skillet on medium heat. Add garlic, onions, and celery. Sprinkle 1 T. of the spice mixture over the vegetables and sauté 3-5 minutes until onions turn translucent. Add to soup along with remaining spices. Cover and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook soup for l 1/2 hours.
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Add carrots, cranberry sauce, potatoes, contents of small sauce bottle, and salt, if you are using cooked turkey instead of the carcass or fresh turkey, add this now also. Cover and cook soup for 1 additional hour.
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Remove soup from heat. If you used the turkey carcass or fresh turkey, remove meat pieces onto a clean cutting board. Remove and discard all fat and bones. Finely dice the meat and return to soup. Stir and refrigerate soup overnight.
The next day, get into that Christmas spirit by playing your favorite Christmas carols as you serve your family this wonderful soup along with a green bean casserole, a fresh salad, crusty bread and pumpkin pie for dessert. If you are serving this a few days after your holiday feast, simply bring out all those leftovers and enjoy! Serves 8 to 10.
Ingredients:
Dried beans, barley, spices, black pepper, garlic, onion powder.
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