I have my bean soup in the slow cooker as I speak. I think the sweetener is to cut the acid taste of the tomato sauce. I used brown sugar twin instead. I don't eat beans, but the broth tastes pretty good. I added some oregano and garlic granules as per your recipe. I soaked the whole package of beans and now have extra and am wondering what to do with them. I'd like to freeze them for next time I make soup or baked beans. Can I freeze them like they are or should they be cooked first? You've been a big help...tia....Sharon
I have my bean soup in the slow cooker as I speak. I think the sweetener is to cut the acid taste of the tomato sauce. I used brown sugar twin instead. I don't eat beans, but the broth tastes pretty good. I added some oregano and garlic granules as per your recipe. I soaked the whole package of beans and now have extra and am wondering what to do with them. I'd like to freeze them for next time I make soup or baked beans. Can I freeze them like they are or should they be cooked first? You've been a big help...tia....Sharon
I would freeze them as they are. Hope your husband enjoys the soup! 🙂
I have my bean soup in the slow cooker as I speak. I think the sweetener is to cut the acid taste of the tomato sauce. I used brown sugar twin instead. I don't eat beans, but the broth tastes pretty good. I added some oregano and garlic granules as per your recipe. I soaked the whole package of beans and now have extra and am wondering what to do with them. I'd like to freeze them for next time I make soup or baked beans. Can I freeze them like they are or should they be cooked first? You've been a big help...tia....Sharon
I would freeze them as they are. Hope your husband enjoys the soup! 🙂
Jill
He sampled the liquid and pronounced it good, but said it needs thickening... your hint about putting in some barley will take care of that. He gets his bean soup and I'll have a baked potato and a small steak with a veg...lol.... He doesn't like steak and I don't like beans... We've been married almost 46 years and just lately I've been trying new stuff. My mom didn't teach me to cook and there are a lot of dishes I've never tried. I have my "repertoire" but mostly plain cooking...meat, potatoes, veg.... Thanks ....Sharon
