Ingredients:

20 oz. package of 15 bean soup mix

2 lb. lean hamburger (or other meat)

8 cups beef stock

20 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, undrained

1 large onion, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

2 to 3 large cloves garlic, minced

2 cups carrots, sliced (or more, if you really like carrots)

1 cup of your favorite smoky, sweet BBQ sauce

Directions:

1. Rinse and sort beans. Drain. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Place in refrigerator overnight.

2. The next morning, drain beans and place them in a 7 to 8-quart slow cooker. Brown your hamburger so it’s only half pink and add that to the slow cooker along with the stock, tomatoes, vegetables, and BBQ sauce. Stir. Cover, and cook on LOW for 10 hours or until beans are tender but not mushy. Serve with a little more BBQ sauce drizzled over the top and buttered garlic bread. This makes a ton of soup so you can freeze a bunch or share it with your neighbor.

Bon Appetit!