Smoked Turkey And Bean Soup

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This delicious soup is a great way to use up leftover smoked turkey from thanksgiving. Freezes well. Prep time does not include time to soak beans.

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Steps

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Place dry beans into a large pot , cover with 2 quarts of water and soak overnight.

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After soaking , drain water.

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Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

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Add onion , carrots and celery and saute 5-10 minutes or until tender.

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Add garlic , rosemary , sage , bay leaves , chili powder and pepper to the vegetables during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

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Layer the ingredients in crockpot: add beans , top with turkey , add sauteed vegetables and spices , and finally add the broth.

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Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

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Ingredients

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smoked turkey, 15 bean mix, canola oil, onions, carrots, celery, garlic cloves, diced tomatoes, dried rosemary, dried sage, bay leaves, chili powder, cracked black pepper, chicken broth